Sussman Middle School Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER - Certificated Pool at Downey Unified School District
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
The teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a positive climate for growth in students, providing students with an inquiry-based learning environment that aligns with the IB MYP philosophy. The teacher facilitates learning opportunities cultivating student knowledge, skills, and the competencies they need to thrive in a diverse interconnected world. Additionally, the teacher collaborates with the principal, school personnel, district personnel, parents, and community partners to support the school’s vision and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Possession of a valid California Single Subject credential in Social Studies with BCLAD Authorization. • Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish required. • Knowledge of principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of the subject. • A minimum of three (3) years of public-school experience as a secondary teacher is preferred. • Master’s Degree 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/employee, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 ~ 4:00PM.
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year.))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
• Possession of a valid California Single Subject credential in Social Studies with BCLAD Authorization. • Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish required. • Knowledge of principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of the subject. • A minimum of three (3) years of public-school experience as a secondary teacher is preferred. • Master’s Degree 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/employee, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 ~ 4:00PM.
- 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.
* This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Sussman Middle School believes is important for our students.
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.
* This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Sussman Middle School believes is important for our students.
Application Deadline
5/20/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/6/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$70,532 - $144,379 Annually
$70,532 - $144,379 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
(+ $801 for Master’s / $3,291 for Doctorate)
Length of Work Year
185 Days
Employment Type
Full Time