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A major priority in the District is to have a fully certified / licensed teacher in every classroom. The District seeks qualified candidates who are innovative, enthusiastic, and are looking for the opportunity to make a difference. Mathematics, Science and special education are a priority for the District. The District is accepting applications for all subjects.

The Application Process

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Complete the Online Application.

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Applications will be reviewed based on the needs of the District and current selection criteria. Candidates may receive an e-mail requesting additional documents, as needed. After application review, selected candidates may be scheduled for an interview with Human Resources.

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After the Human Resources interview, candidates who meet District standards may be referred to schools where positions are available.

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School site interview comittees will invite selected candidates for interview and make their final selection.

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Selected candidates will visit LAUSD Central Offices to finalize:

Credential Verification
Health clearance, including tuberculosis testing
Fingerprinting
Contracting
Salary Placement

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