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MUSIC TEACHER ~ ELEMENTARY at Downey Unified School District

Application Deadline

6/21/2023 10:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
3/6/2023
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$67,173 ~ $137,504. Other stipends if applicable: MA - $763 / Doctoral - $3,134
Length of Work Year
185 days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the of the Director of Elementary Education, plan, implement, monitor, assess and teach vocal and/or instrumental music to students and assist in other school programs as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Single Subject Music credential or Music Supplementary Authorization added to a valid Multiple Subjects Credential • English Language Learners Authorization • Valid California Driver’s License • Major in Music Education (preferred) • Master’s Degree or other advanced degree (preferred) • Successful full-time elementary teaching experience (preferred)

ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED All applications will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Single Subject Music credential or Music Supplementary Authorization added to a valid Multiple Subjects Credential • English Language Learners Authorization • Valid California Driver’s License • Major in Music Education (preferred) • Master’s Degree or other advanced degree (preferred) • Successful full-time elementary teaching experience (preferred)

ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED All applications will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Comments and Other Information


It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.