Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level)

San Diego Unified School District; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Unified School District invites qualified educators to join the College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Designated Subjects Teacher Pool for the secondary level. This continuous recruitment supports regular full-time or part-time assignments for the 2026-2027 school year across various locations in San Diego.

Applicants must hold a valid designated subjects credential or be eligible for one, with a Bachelor's Degree in the subject named on the credential, and they should have a

Qualifications

• Valid teaching credential in a specific industry sector.
• Bachelor's Degree in the subject named on the credential.
• Three years of experience working with pupils at the secondary level is desirable.

Skills

Credential knowledge

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in subject

Designated Subjects Credential eligible or credential holder

Job description

College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level)

San Diego Unified School District Various Locations - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5515242

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

The College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), Designated Subjects Teacher Pool (Secondary Level) is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year.

The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for the College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), Designated Subjects Teachers at the secondary level on a continuous basis for regular full-time and part-time assignments. The College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE), Designated Subject Teacher Pool is for individuals who hold a designated subjects credential or who are eligible for a designated subjects credential and wish to teach a College, Career & Technical Education course at a secondary school.

This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list. Candidates that do not wish to be considered for regular full-time/part-time positions should apply to the substitute teacher pool to be considered for temporary assignments.

Available subjects, also known as industry sectors, are:

• Arts, Media, and Entertainment
• Building and Construction Trades
• Business and Finance
• Education, Child Development, and Family Services
• Energy, Environment, and Utilities
• Engineering and Architecture
• Health Science and Medical Technology
• Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Manufacturing and Product Development
• Marketing, Sales, and Service
• Public Services
• Transportation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Credential Requirements

• A valid teaching credential in a specific industry sector.
• Candidates eligible for a designated subjects credential may be considered. Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details( click here to view ).

If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website for more information.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree with a major in the subject named on the credential.

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge, interest, and specialized experience in the field such as research and professional activities is desirable.
• Three years of experience working with pupils at the secondary level is desired.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

• Online employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of a valid teaching credential.
• Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this application. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference section.
• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.
• In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:
  • List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
  • HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
• Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered. All application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience. The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.

Examination Process

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email [e-mail].

The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list.

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail]

504 Coordinator Eri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$62,502.71 to $132,291.59 Per Year

Job Categories

Job Categories:

• Career and Technical Education > Building Maintenance
• Career and Technical Education > Carpentry
• Career and Technical Education > Child Care Education
• Career and Technical Education > Computer Science
• Career and Technical Education > Hospitality & Tourism
• Career and Technical Education > Marketing Education
• Career and Technical Education > Technical Theatre Design

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• , HR Department
• Email: [e-mail]