ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ~ LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE) PROGRAM TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA) **PROMOTIONAL ONLY** 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 Elementary LOTE TOSA is responsible for providing direct and indirect program support to administration, teachers, and program support staff to provide consistent and effective services for students in the district enrolled in core programs that require them to speak a language other than English. The Elementary LOTE TOSA assists District staff in the development and implementation of high-quality instruction and curricular programs to support the coordination, implementation and evaluation of our Global Languages Academy of Downey (GLAD), Dual Immersion pathways and English Learner student population, and performs other duties connected with the educational program as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Credentials and Experience • Master’s Degree preferred • Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential required • Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience • Bilingual or BCLAD authorization or equivalent preferred Knowledge of • Multilingual and multicultural knowledge Ability to • Ability to facilitate all aspects of strategic management and adult coaching required by the Dual Immersion/Global Competence Program
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: FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (ne letter of recommendation, which are less than one year old.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Credentials and Experience • Master’s Degree preferred • Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential required • Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience • Bilingual or BCLAD authorization or equivalent preferred Knowledge of • Multilingual and multicultural knowledge Ability to • Ability to facilitate all aspects of strategic management and adult coaching required by the Dual Immersion/Global Competence Program
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: FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (ne letter of recommendation, which are less than one year old.)
- 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
6/12/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/29/2026
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 Days
Employment Type
Full Time