2026-2027

• 50% Biology and Chemistry Teacher
• Del Norte High School at Poway Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/23/2026 Contact Colin Young 858-487-2939 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $61,317
• $132,834 Annually Add'l Salary Info Up to 10 years of service credit will be granted resulting in placement up to Step 11 Length of Work Year 186 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary The Poway Unified School District is seeking applications to fill a 50% vacant teaching position at Del Norte High School for Trimesters 2 and 3, starting November 9, 2026.

Candidates must possess both credentials. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Applicants must submit all required documents to be considered, including valid teaching credentials.

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED

A valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential

• Biology or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching biology AND a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Chemistry or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching chemistry.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All required documents MUST be scanned and attached prior to submitting an application for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 1. Applicants must have an English Language Learners (CLAD credential) in order to be considered for the position. 2. Copy of single subject teaching credential (Biology or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching biology). 3. Copy of single subject teaching credential (Chemistry or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching chemistry). 4. Copy of Transcript (Official transcripts are required upon hiring). 5. Current resume. 6. Letter of introduction, addressed to Colin Young, Director of Human Resources. 7. Three (3) letters of reference, signed/dated within the past 12 months. Applicants are encouraged to include at least one (1) letter of reference from a supervising or site administrator. Applicants who have never held a full-time position, are encouraged to have a letter of reference from a site administrator where they completed their student teaching. 8. For phone references, be sure to include the reference's most current cell phone number and email address. 9. All applications must be submitted through EDJOIN; no hard copy documents will be accepted.

TEACHER INDUCTION

Poway Unified School District offers a teacher induction program to clear the CA preliminary credential to qualified individuals at no cost to the employee.

Requirements / Qualifications

Applicants must submit all required documents to be considered, including valid teaching credentials.

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED

A valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential

• Biology or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching biology AND a valid California Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Chemistry or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching chemistry.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All required documents MUST be scanned and attached prior to submitting an application for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 1. Applicants must have an English Language Learners (CLAD credential) in order to be considered for the position. 2. Copy of single subject teaching credential (Biology or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching biology). 3. Copy of single subject teaching credential (Chemistry or other valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching chemistry). 4. Copy of Transcript (Official transcripts are required upon hiring). 5. Current resume. 6. Letter of introduction, addressed to Colin Young, Director of Human Resources. 7. Three (3) letters of reference, signed/dated within the past 12 months. Applicants are encouraged to include at least one (1) letter of reference from a supervising or site administrator. Applicants who have never held a full-time position, are encouraged to have a letter of reference from a site administrator where they completed their student teaching. 8. For phone references, be sure to include the reference's most current cell phone number and email address. 9. All applications must be submitted through EDJOIN; no hard copy documents will be accepted.

TEACHER INDUCTION

Poway Unified School District offers a teacher induction program to clear the CA preliminary credential to qualified individuals at no cost to the employee. Comments and Other Information The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived protected characteristics under the law, including but not limited to ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, 858-521-2800, extension 2121. Comments and Other Information The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived protected characteristics under the law, including but not limited to ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, 858-521-2800, extension 2121. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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