An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.
4th-6th Grade Multiple Subject Teacher - 2026-2027 Eligibility Pool (TEMPORARY-1 Year) at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Print Application Deadline 8/23/2026 3:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/27/2026 Contact Isel Murguia Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $74,796 - $144,274 Annually Length of Work Year 2026-2027 (186 Days) Employment Type Full Time About the Employer With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Certification 1. Online EdJoin Certificated Application 2. Letter of Interest, résumé, and three (3) current letters of recommendation 3. Copy of all current credentials held, or evidence of qualifying 4. Copy of transcripts with degree(s) posted Placement on the July 1, 2026
Teacher Salary Schedule:
One year of step credit for each year of previous experience equivalent to public school experience, not to exceed 14 years. $74,796-$144,274 (Reflects a 100% Contract) plus health, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
THIS IS A TEMPORARY ONE YEAR CONTRACTED POSITION. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS.
Requirements / Qualifications California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with English Learner Certification 1. Online EdJoin Certificated Application 2. Letter of Interest, résumé, and three (3) current letters of recommendation 3. Copy of all current credentials held, or evidence of qualifying 4. Copy of transcripts with degree(s) posted Placement on the July 1, 2026
Teacher Salary Schedule:
One year of step credit for each year of previous experience equivalent to public school experience, not to exceed 14 years. $74,796-$144,274 (Reflects a 100% Contract) plus health, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
THIS IS A TEMPORARY ONE YEAR CONTRACTED POSITION. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS.
Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3
Rev 12.18.25 For school publications & website (Addresses employment requirements) The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; age; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact
Equity Compliance Officer:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or Frank DeAnda, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, fdeanda@riversideunified.org,
Title IX Coordinator:
Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504
Coordinator:
Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,
Title II Coordinator:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Comments and Other Information Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3
Rev 12.18.25 For school publications & website (Addresses employment requirements) The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; age; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact
Equity Compliance Officer:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or Frank DeAnda, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, fdeanda@riversideunified.org,
Title IX Coordinator:
Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504
Coordinator:
Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,
Title II Coordinator:
Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Links Related To This Job NonDiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures Best of Riverside View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
