BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE / HEALTH SCIENCE CTE TEACHER BIOMEDICAL PATHWAY ~ WARREN HIGH SCHOOL 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 Biomedical Pathway Teacher provides rigorous, hands-on instruction aligned to the Health Science and Medical Technology (HSMT) Career Technical Education standards and the district’s Biomedical pathway sequence, including Biomed I and Biomed Capstone. This position integrates applied science, human anatomy and physiology, pathology, medical terminology, laboratory science, and professional healthcare practices to prepare students for postsecondary education and careers in biomedical and healthcare fields. The teacher fosters a patient-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes safety, professionalism, ethical practice, and career readiness.
Requirements / Qualifications
· Valid California Teaching Credential in one of the following: o Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential in Health Science & Medical Technology OR o Eligibility for a CTE Credential (willingness to enroll in an approved CTE credential program) · Bachelor’s degree; Biology, or, Human Anatomy and Physiology, or Healthcare. · Single Subject: Biology and willingness to pursue a CTE Credential · Prior experience teaching Biomedical Science, Health Science, or CTE courses · Industry experience in healthcare, biomedical research, clinical practice, or allied health · CPR / First Aid certification required or willingness to enroll in program; CPR Certified Instructor preferred
ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants 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 Teaching Credential in one of the following: o Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential in Health Science & Medical Technology OR o Eligibility for a CTE Credential (willingness to enroll in an approved CTE credential program) · Bachelor’s degree; Biology, or, Human Anatomy and Physiology, or Healthcare. · Single Subject: Biology and willingness to pursue a CTE Credential · Prior experience teaching Biomedical Science, Health Science, or CTE courses · Industry experience in healthcare, biomedical research, clinical practice, or allied health · CPR / First Aid certification required or willingness to enroll in program; CPR Certified Instructor preferred
ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants 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 actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a 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 actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a 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.
Application Deadline
4/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/16/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
71,943 - 147,267 Annually
71,943 - 147,267 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Other stipends if applicable: Master’s - $817 / Doctorate - $3,357
Length of Work Year
185
Employment Type
Full Time