Required Documents
Please attach the following documents when submitting your on-line application:
Requirements / Qualifications
Please note that all applicants must meet the minimum requirements.
Appropriate California Teaching Credential(s)
Biliteracy Authorization - Spanish (BCLAD)
Possession of, or ability to obtain within two (2) years, an EL authorization
Passing Scores for Basic Skills Requirement or CBEST
Passing Scores for CSET, NTE, MSAT or subject matter competency test
Transcripts posting Bachelor's degree
CPR/First Aid Certification (Must meet the standards of the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and include adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Not required for applicants with preliminary or clear credentials.)
Appropriate California Teaching Credential(s)
Biliteracy Authorization - Spanish (BCLAD)
Possession of, or ability to obtain within two (2) years, an EL authorization
Passing Scores for Basic Skills Requirement or CBEST
Passing Scores for CSET, NTE, MSAT or subject matter competency test
Transcripts posting Bachelor's degree
CPR/First Aid Certification (Must meet the standards of the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross and include adult, child, and infant CPR and AED. Not required for applicants with preliminary or clear credentials.)
Salary Info
$59,075 - $118,402 Annually; $1,181 Bi-Literacy Stipend; $2,363 Bilingual Authorization Stipend (Spanish, e.g. BCLAD or BCC)
Comments and Other Information
Palmdale School District accepts ALL years of verifiable teaching experience.
Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year applicant pool.
Applications accepted online only.
Submitted applications may be reviewed before the job posting deadline.
Job posting may close before listed deadline.
Palmdale School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:
Sexual Harassment Policy
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Nondiscrimination in Employment Board Policy, BP 4030, please click the following link:
Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Title IX, Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, policies and coordinator contact information please click the following link:
Title IX Information
PSD Promotional Videos:
Why Palmdale School District?
Teach at PSD
PSD Additional Resources:
PSD Human Resources
PSD Certificated Calendars
PSD Certificated Salary Schedules
PSD Benefits – New Certificated Staff
CTC Additional Resources:
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Becoming a Teacher in California
CTC Credential Requirements
CTC Out-of-State Applicants
Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year applicant pool.
Applications accepted online only.
Submitted applications may be reviewed before the job posting deadline.
Job posting may close before listed deadline.
Palmdale School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law, civil rights regulations and policies, the Palmdale School District, its offices, and employees, are prohibited from discriminating based on age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, nationality, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political beliefs, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity.
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Personnel Sexual Harassment Board Policy, BP 4119.11, please click the following link:
Sexual Harassment Policy
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Nondiscrimination in Employment Board Policy, BP 4030, please click the following link:
Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy
For further information regarding Palmdale School District’s Title IX, Prohibition of Sex Discrimination, policies and coordinator contact information please click the following link:
Title IX Information
PSD Promotional Videos:
Why Palmdale School District?
Teach at PSD
PSD Additional Resources:
PSD Human Resources
PSD Certificated Calendars
PSD Certificated Salary Schedules
PSD Benefits – New Certificated Staff
CTC Additional Resources:
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
Becoming a Teacher in California
CTC Credential Requirements
CTC Out-of-State Applicants