6-25-2026
MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA TEACHER (40%)
2026-2027 School Year
The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to creating and supporting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-
disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias covered by appropriate law.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid California Credential in middle school level Theater or a Career Technical Education credential in Arts, Media
& Entertainment or English (if issued prior to 1/01/22) and English Learner authorization required (must be
completed by August 10, 2026)
- Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of
stakeholders
- Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic
success
- Ability to efficiently interpret, manage, and utilize multiple sets of data in order to best support student progress
- A results-oriented, goal drive, collaborative approach to work
- Ability to learn laws, rules, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Los
Alamitos Unified School District
- Well-grounded in learning and reinforcement theory
- Ability to work with students individually and in small or large groups
- Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of student needs, school goals and district
priorities along with a strong commitment to learn
- Successful classroom teaching experience preferred
- Outstanding skills in problem-solving, critical-thinking, innovation and creativity
- Preference given to qualified applicant willing to coach or supervise extra-curricular activity
ASSIGNMENT
• Teaching two consecutive sections of Drama at the middle school level
- Assignment begins: August 10, 2026
SALARY
• With any Single or Multiple credential, then placement on Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule with starting
salary between $75,315 (Step 1) - $114,714 (Step 10), pro-rated to 40%; maximum outside years accepted nine;
including up to two years credit for Substitute Teaching experience
- With only a CTE credential, then placement on Career Technical Education Credentialed Salary Schedule with starting
salary between $51,341 (Step 1) - $84,045 (Step 10),
pro-rated to 40% plus annual Merit stipend between $5,000-
$8,000; maximum outside years accepted nine; including up to two years credit for Substitute Teaching experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting
documentation: A letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al),
resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation, copy of valid credential(s) or program status letter and unofficial
transcripts showing BA and higher
- Current employees only need to submit a letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want
to work in Los Al) and resume via email to
[email protected]
- Selected applicants will be notified of interview
- For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION PACKET: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 12pm
