Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level)

Industry: Various Departments

Company: San Diego Unified School District

Salary: $58,608.92 – $124,050.09 Annually

Location : Various Locations, CA

Job Type: Certificated Teaching

Job Number: CERT25-DES SUBJ

Department: Various Departments

Opening Date: 01/15/2025

Closing Date: 12/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

This pool is for assignments for the 2025/2026 school year.

Please note that on 9/28/2021, the Board of Education mandated the COVID-19 vaccination as a requirement for employment.

The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for Designated Subject Teachers (Secondary Level) on a continuous basis for regular full-time and part-time assignments. This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for secondary schools. Candidates that do not wish to be considered for regular full-time/part-time positions should apply to the substitute teacher pool to be considered for temporary assignments.

The Designated Subject Teacher Pool is for individuals who hold a designated subjects credential or who are eligible for a designated subjects credential and wish to teach a Career Technical Education course at a secondary school.
If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, please remember that as of January 1, 2017, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information.

AB2534 As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of services. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time, and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

Local Educational Agency (LEA) Form is required when you submit your online application. Download this two page form, complete it for each LEA, then attach form(s) to your online application before submission. If you do not attach a completed form for each California LEA, your application will be considered incomplete.

Examples of Duties

A Designated Subject Teacher develops and implements lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district’s curriculum program. The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Present subject matter according to guidelines established by the Board of Education and administrative regulations.
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
• Encourage pupils to think independently and to express original ideas.
• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment, including instructional media.
• Assess student progress on objectives, expectations, and/or goals and provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.

Available subjects, also known as industry sectors, are as follows:

• Arts, Media, and Entertainment
• Building and Construction Trades
• Business and Finance
• Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• Energy, Environment, and Utilities
• Engineering and Architecture
• Health Science and Medical Technology
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Manufacturing and Product Development
• Marketing, Sales, and Service
• Public Services
• Transportation

Minimum Qualifications

Credential Requirements

• A valid teaching credential in a specific industry sector.
• Candidates eligible for a designated subjects credential may be considered. Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details (click here to view).

Education
A Bachelor’s Degree with a major in the subject named on the credential.

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and specialized experience in the field such as research and professional activities is desirable.
• Three years of experience working with pupils at the secondary level is desired.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following:

• On-line employment application
• Response to the supplemental questionnaire
• Cover Letter and resume
• A copy of a valid teaching credential or resume that indicates 3 years of industry experience in a specific credential area.
• Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the ‘References’ section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
• A copy of written reference letters within the last two years is desirable

Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered. The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience. The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume must be attached, but it does not substitute for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application.

Examination Process

Click here for a view of the entire screening process.

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate’s education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates that are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

Click here to see a guide to our eligibility lists.

Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigation/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email

The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the and to your safe senders list.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

• Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net
• Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net
• 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420,

01

Do you currently hold a valid credential? A copy must be attached to the “Attachments” section of your application.

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the subject for the valid credential(s) that you currently hold or are attaining (select all that apply). Attach a copy to your application.

• Art
• Counseling
• Early Childhood Education Permit
• Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate
• Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe
• English
• Industrial and Technology Education
• Mathematics
• Multiple Subjects
• Music
• Physical Education
• School Nurse Services
• Science: Biology
• Science: Chemistry
• Science: General Science
• Science: Geo/Earth Science
• Science: Physics
• Social Science
• World Language: French
• World Language: Mandarin
• World Language: Spanish
• World Language: Other
• CTE: Agriculture
• CTE: Arts, Media, and Entertainment
• CTE: Building & Construction Trades
• CTE: Business & Finance
• CTE: Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• CTE: Energy, Environment & Utilities
• CTE: Engineering & Architecture
• CTE: Health Science & Medical Technology
• CTE: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• CTE: Information & Communication Technologies
• CTE: Manufacturing & Product Development
• CTE: Marketing, Sales, and Service
• CTE: Public Services
• CTE: Transportation

03

Do you currently hold a bilingual authorization? To receive credit, attach a copy to the “Attachments” section of your application.

• Yes
• No

04

Please select the valid bilingual authorization that you currently hold (select all that apply). To receive credit, attach a copy to the ‘Attachments’ section of your application.

• Arabic
• Armenian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• Filipino
• French
• German
• Hmong
• Japanese
• Khmer
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Portuguese
• Punjabi
• Russian
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

05

If you do not currently hold a valid credential, please indicate your highest level of education completed below? Please note: To Receive Credit for a College Degree, a photocopy of an Official Transcript or Diploma must be attached to the ‘Attachments’ section of your application.

• High School
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Masters Degree or
• None of the Above

06

Are you eligible for a designated subjects credential? This means you have three full years of industry experience and a high school diploma (or equivalent).

• Yes
• No

07

Please select which industry sector(s) you have 3 years of experience in and would qualify for a designated subjects credential.

• CTE: Agriculture and Natural Resources
• CTE: Arts, Media and Entertainment
• CTE: Building and Construction Trades
• CTE: Business and Finance
• CTE: Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• CTE: Energy, Environment and Utilities
• CTE: Engineering and Architecture
• CTE: Health Science and Medical Technology
• CTE: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• CTE: Information and Communication
• CTE: Manufacturing and Product Development
• CTE: Marketing, Sales, and Service
• CTE: Public Service
• CTE: Transportation

08

AB2534As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of services. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time, and substitute employment. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application. You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA). I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)To learn more, visit CA Legislative Information page at: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2534

09

AB2534 FORMThe Local Educational Agency (LEA) Form is required when submitting this application.Download this two page form, complete it for each LEA, then attach form(s) to your online application before submission.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zx_7viDgKpLwJbwMIiKSI3NdrYQYqKV4/view?usp=sharingI understand if I do not attach a completed form for each California LEA, my application will be considered incomplete.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)

Required Question