Job Opportunities at Petaluma City Schools:

• Certificated vacancies for outside applicants and current District employees are listed on this web page
• Outside applicants applying for multiple vacancies must submit a complete and separate application for each vacancy

Process to Request an Application (Outside Applicants):

• To request an application and vacancy notice, scroll to the bottom of this web page, complete the Request for Employment Application section and click submit
• Requests submitted with an e-mail address will receive application materials via e-mail within 2 business days
• Requests submitted with a mailing address will receive application materials in the US Mail

Process to Request an Application (Current Petaluma City Schools PFT Members):

• Certificated Employee's (PFT Member) Application for Transfer to a New Site or to Request an Additional Position

Requirements for Certificated Positions:

• Appropriate valid California teaching credential
• Credential authorizing instruction to English Learner students: (SB 2042 credential with embedded EL authorization,  SDAIE, CLAD or BCLAD)
• Induction participation is mandatory for all first and second year teachers
• All teachers of core subject areas must demonstrate that they are No Child Left Behind compliant
  

• Beginning teachers who are in their first or second year in the teaching profession will be supported through the North Coast Beginning Teacher Program; through partnering with an experienced, support provider, beginning teachers will further develop and refine their teaching practices as linked to the California Standards for the Teaching Profession

• Teachers offered  positions in the District must receive fingerprint clearance from  the Department of Justice (DOJ) before the teacher may be placed in the classroom.  Actual hire date will be no earlier than the date that fingerprint clearance is received by the District from the DOJ.  There is a fingerprint processing fee, payable by the applicant, to process fingerprints.
• All teachers of core subjects are expected to be "Highly Qualified Teachers" and compliant with No Child Left Behind.  For further information visit the California Department of Education's website at www.cde.ca.gov and look under the "Favorites" list for "No Child Left Behind".

• Work year: 180 days
• Salary schedule range: $38,497 - $73,858
• Certificated salary schedule:
• http://www.petalumacityschools.org/jobs/unioncontracts/07-01-11/PFT-2011-12-070111-PFT-061411.pdf
• Annual advanced degree stipends of $1,098 for MA or $2,194 for Doctorate (K - 12)
• Annual stipend of $1,098 for National Board (Teaching) Certification (K - 12)
• A maximum of ten (10) years experience is given for initial salary placement (K - 12)
• Salary will be prorated for contracts less than 1.0 FTE and/or late starts
• Initial contract status will be "Temporary" 

• Applications are only accepted for posted vacancies; other applications will not be acknowledged
• A complete, separate application is required for each listed vacancy
• The District does not have the ability to copy applications or any application materials
• For application and  vacancy notice listing specific position requirements, please submit a Request for Employment Application via this web page through link below
• Applications will not be accepted by e-mail or FAX
• Applications are not kept on file for future vacancies
• A complete application consists of the following (incomplete applications will not be considered):
• A complete and signed District application form, including, as applicable,  specific documents listed as required to demonstrate No Child Left Behind compliance
  
• A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position
• A resume, including reference contact telephone numbers
• Copies of your credential , certificates and verification of exams (CSET, MSAT, etc.) that you have passed
  
• Copies of  transcripts showing degrees awarded (official transcripts will be required at time of employment)
  
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation (evaluations are not considered letters of recommendation)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Applications received after 4:30 PM on the closing date will not be acknowledged
• Complete applications should be submitted to:


          Petaluma City Schools 
          Human Resources  
          200 Douglas Street 
          Petaluma, CA 94952 

• Applicant packets will be  evaluated and invitations for interview will be extended to those candidates who appear to be the most qualified for the position on the basis of the written material presented
• If invited for an interview, the applicant may be asked to provide a professional portfolio to share with the Selection Advisory Committee; the portfolio will be returned to the applicant after a finalist is selected

• Applicant will be asked to spend 30 minutes addressing an essay question selected by the hiring committee
• Applicants will be asked to prepare and teach a 20-minute lesson to a group of students; the lesson will be observed by the hiring committee
• An oral interview
• References will be confirmed for the hiring committee's chosen finalist