Art Teacher - High School

Art Teacher - High School at Coachella Valley Unified School DistrictShare on XApplication Deadline8/4/2025 4: 30 PM PacificDate Posted7/28/2025ContactAdianna OrtizNumber of Openings1SalaryAdd'l Salary Info$65,655 - $136,033 annual. Twelve years of teaching experience accepted upon hire. Length of Work Year184 Days/10 MonthsEmployment TypeFull TimeAbout The EmployerDistrict Mission: A District that promotes education, pride, and progress. Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea.

The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley.

We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper. Job SummaryJob SummaryThe Secondary school teacher facilitates student success in academics and interpersonal skills through creating a flexible class environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth.

The Secondary teacher addresses the needs of each student in accordance with each student’s ability through appropriate motivation to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge for future learning and life. Requirements / QualificationsThe Coachella Valley is a valley in Southern California which extends for approximately 45 mi in Riverside County southeast from the San Bernardino Mountains to the northern shore of the Salton Sea. Coachella Valley Unified School District is located is located about 30 miles east of Palm Springs off Highway 86.

The valley connects with the Greater Los Angeles area to the west via the San Gorgonio Pass, a major transportation corridor that includes I-10 and the Union Pacific Railroad. The valley is part of the 13th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Inland Empire metropolitan area. The famous desert resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert lie in the Coachella Valley.

The Coachella Valley is the second largest sub-region in the Inland Empire, after the Greater San Bernardino Area which may be due to the number of seasonal residents in the winter months which at peak times may surpass 100,000 with another 3. 5 million annual conventioneers and tourists.

Please See Job Description For More InformationCertificate Copy (CBEST, CSET)Copy of TranscriptCredential CopyEnglish Learner Authorization (ELA1 or CLAD)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters SIGNED and DATED within the last 12 months)ResumeSingle Subject Teaching Credential - Art (Valid CA)Please See Job Description For More InformationCertificate Copy (CBEST, CSET)Copy of TranscriptCredential CopyEnglish Learner Authorization (ELA1 or CLAD)Letter of IntroductionLetter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters SIGNED and DATED within the last 12 months)ResumeSingle Subject Teaching Credential - Art (Valid CA)Comments and Other InformationAPPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED OUT IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION.

*To be considered for this position, ALL requested supporting documentation must be included with your application. This position may close at any time without prior notice* TB Clearance accepted if completed within the last 6 monthsComments and Other InformationAPPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED OUT IF ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE APPLICATION. *To be considered for this position, ALL requested supporting documentation must be included with your application.

This position may close at any time without prior notice* TB Clearance accepted if completed within the last 6 monthsLinks Related To This JobThe Desert Sun - Local NewspaperCoachella Valley Unified School District - websiteCoachella Valley Unified - Map-LocationCoachella Valley Unified School District - websiteThe Desert Sun - Local NewspaperView Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS LinksNot all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators