Val Verde Unified School District - Teacher Residency at Alder GSE at Val Verde Unified
About the Employer
The mission of Val Verde Unified School District is to create a positive environment that produces life-long learners who will become responsible, contributing citizens able to function in a culturally diverse society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT David Ortega at dortega@aldergse.edu or schedule a time to meet with them here: https://calendly.com/dortega-aldergse/30min ***PLEASE COPY AND PASTE THE LINK INTO YOUR ADDRESS BAR TO SCHEDULE A TIME TO MEET***
Requirements / Qualifications
The free, short application for the Val Verde Unified School District(VVUSD) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2026)! The priority application deadline is October 9, 2026. VVUSD is now recruiting a new cohort for the VVUSD–Alder GSE Teacher Residency Program. This innovative and affordable pathway offers aspiring educators a direct route to becoming a full-time teacher in our community. In just one year, residents earn both a Master’s Degree and a Teaching Credential while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. The program combines rigorous coursework led by Alder GSE faculty with a mentorship-based, co-teaching model in the TK12 classroom to develop highly effective educators. Upon completion of the residency, graduates receive priority consideration for full-time teaching positions within VVUSD schools. TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS $27,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) $10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder) Up to $5,600 in federal grants Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000 Up to $20,500 in federal loans Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position
APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/ Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/ Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2027 -A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred; under 2.65 GPA should still apply -Eligible to work in the United States: DACA, permanent residency, or U.S. citizen Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort: VVUSD is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education K-8 Special Education 9-12 Single Subject Math Single Subject Science Single Subject English Single Subject Social Science Multiple Subject K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Perris, CA Moreno Valley, CA KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026 Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026 Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2027 Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2027 Interviews: November to Early December
Requirements / Qualifications
The free, short application for the Val Verde Unified School District(VVUSD) Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is now open (September 1, 2026)! The priority application deadline is October 9, 2026. VVUSD is now recruiting a new cohort for the VVUSD–Alder GSE Teacher Residency Program. This innovative and affordable pathway offers aspiring educators a direct route to becoming a full-time teacher in our community. In just one year, residents earn both a Master’s Degree and a Teaching Credential while gaining hands-on experience in the classroom. The program combines rigorous coursework led by Alder GSE faculty with a mentorship-based, co-teaching model in the TK12 classroom to develop highly effective educators. Upon completion of the residency, graduates receive priority consideration for full-time teaching positions within VVUSD schools. TUITION ~$23,290 tuition (final tuition set in Sept. 2026 for the Class of 2027) BENEFITS $27,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) $10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder) Up to $5,600 in federal grants Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000 Up to $20,500 in federal loans Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position
APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/ Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/ Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by the end of June 2027 -A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred; under 2.65 GPA should still apply -Eligible to work in the United States: DACA, permanent residency, or U.S. citizen Details For the 2025-2026 Residency Cohort: VVUSD is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education K-8 Special Education 9-12 Single Subject Math Single Subject Science Single Subject English Single Subject Social Science Multiple Subject K-12 Partner is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Perris, CA Moreno Valley, CA KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Priority Application Deadline: October 9th, 2026 Fall Deadline: November 6th, 2026 Winter Deadline: February 5th, 2027 Spring Deadline: March 19th, 2027 Interviews: November to Early December
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Val Verde Unified School District desires to provide a safe environment that allows all students and employees equal access to, and opportunities in, the District’s programs, services, and activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, and specifically prohibits, at any District program or activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on the individual’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, or family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to Title IX (including employees) and for discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, contact your school administrator or: Diana Hernandez, Title IX Compliance and Resolution Officer, (951) 940-6100, extension 10225, dhernandez@valverde.edu. For Non-Title IX inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to- employee, or work/employment-related discrimination, harassment, abusive conduct or intimidation, contact your school administrator or: Daniel Whitfield, Director of Risk Management (951) 940-6100, extension 10672, awhitfield@valverde.edu. Both Offices are located at: Val Verde Unified School District, 975 W. Morgan Avenue, Perris, CA 92571.
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Val Verde Unified School District desires to provide a safe environment that allows all students and employees equal access to, and opportunities in, the District’s programs, services, and activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, and specifically prohibits, at any District program or activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on the individual’s actual or perceived race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy or lactation, including related medical conditions or recovery; parental, marital, or family status; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex; sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; or genetic information; or, association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to Title IX (including employees) and for discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying of students based on actual or perceived protected characteristics, contact your school administrator or: Diana Hernandez, Title IX Compliance and Resolution Officer, (951) 940-6100, extension 10225, dhernandez@valverde.edu. For Non-Title IX inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to- employee, or work/employment-related discrimination, harassment, abusive conduct or intimidation, contact your school administrator or: Daniel Whitfield, Director of Risk Management (951) 940-6100, extension 10672, awhitfield@valverde.edu. Both Offices are located at: Val Verde Unified School District, 975 W. Morgan Avenue, Perris, CA 92571.
Application Deadline
10/9/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Single Rate
$27,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Stipend
$27,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Stipend
Add'l Salary Info
$10,000 Golden State Teacher Grant (via either the state or Alder) Up to $5,600 in federal grants Alder Tuition Scholarship of up to $10,000 Up to $20,500 in federal loans Priority hiring consideration for a full-time position
Length of Work Year
1 Year
Employment Type
Full Time