Salary: Placement on the certificated salary schedule is dependent on education and years of employment in a public school district. No cap on years for public school experience. The starting annual salary range for a fully credentialed teacher is $62,631 to $119,826, corresponding to $5,669.15 to $10,893.29 per month. Teachers are paid over 11 months, August through June. Benefits: This position is eligible to participate in the District’s medical benefit plans. Currently the District’s maximum contribution to an employee’s benefits package is $18,340 per year. Signing Bonus: If a newly hired teacher signs a contract with the District before May 31, the District will offer a signing bonus as follows: $3,000 on the first day of paid service based on the 2022-23 work calendar; $1,000 on the first day of paid service based on the 2023-24 work calendar; and $2,000 on the first day of paid service based on the 2024-25 work calendar and permanent status has been granted. If a new employee leaves the District prior to being granted permanent status, the remainder of the installments will be forfeited and not paid to the individual. If a newly hired teacher signs a contract with the District on or after May 31, but no later than August 5, 2022, the District will offer a signing bonus as follows: $1,500 on the first day of paid service based on the 2022-23 work calendar; $1,000 on the first day of paid service based on the 2023-24 work calendar; and $2,000 on the first day of paid service based on the 2024-25 work calendar and permanent status has been granted. If a new employee leaves the District prior to being granted permanent status, the remainder of the installments will be forfeited and not paid to the individual.

Work Year: This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE or 100%); August through early June (10 months); 188 contracted workdays. First day of paid service is Thursday, August 11, 2022. A new teacher orientation day has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The first day with students will be Monday, August 15, 2022, and the last day of the teacher work year is Monday, June 5, 2023. Qualifications: 1. Credential: Valid California single subject teaching credential in biology and chemistry, with a certification to teach English Language Learner students. 2. Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher Application Procedure: 1. Candidates may submit an application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). Please include a cover letter, resume with references, copy of a valid California teaching credential in biology and chemistry, copies of transcripts and at least three (3) recent letters of recommendation. Cover letters may be addressed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After paper screening, selected candidates will be contacted regarding a personal interview. Interviews will take place in person at the District Office during the first or second week of August 2022. The following documents are required for an application to be considered: