Language Arts Specialist at Lawndale Elementary School District
About the Employer
Students are the center of every decision we make in Lawndale. We strive to provide our students with a high quality education, preparing them for success and opening the doors to college and careers.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Lawndale Elementary School District is hiring for an Elementary Language Arts Specialist for the 2025-26 school year. Certificated employees accumulate one paid sick day per month of employment. In addition, Lawndale ESD pays 100% for employee health/welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc). Dependent coverage is at a cost to the employee. Lawndale ESD - Building Brighter Futures!
Requirements / Qualifications
- Current and valid California Multiple Subject Credential or Single Subject English, and possession of Reading Specialist Certificate authorizing service as a Language Arts Specialist - A Minimum of three (3) years of full-time classroom teaching experience - An advanced degree and/or credentials in reading, assessment, curriculum/instruction, etc. (Preferred/Desired) - Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish (Preferred/Desired) - Three (3) current letters of recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, no supervisor required) - Copy of Transcripts (Conferral of Bachelor's degree) - CBEST Test Results or equivalent - Current Resume - Letter of Introduction SPECIAL NOTE: Applications submitted without the required attachments will be screened out. Current LESD candidates should submit a reassignment request form (with required documents) by the closing date/time.
- Certificate Copy ( Valid California Multiple Subject/Single Subject Credential )
- Certification (Reading Specialist Certificate or Authorization)
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, no supervisor required))
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST or equivalent)
Requirements / Qualifications
- Current and valid California Multiple Subject Credential or Single Subject English, and possession of Reading Specialist Certificate authorizing service as a Language Arts Specialist - A Minimum of three (3) years of full-time classroom teaching experience - An advanced degree and/or credentials in reading, assessment, curriculum/instruction, etc. (Preferred/Desired) - Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish (Preferred/Desired) - Three (3) current letters of recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, no supervisor required) - Copy of Transcripts (Conferral of Bachelor's degree) - CBEST Test Results or equivalent - Current Resume - Letter of Introduction SPECIAL NOTE: Applications submitted without the required attachments will be screened out. Current LESD candidates should submit a reassignment request form (with required documents) by the closing date/time.
- Certificate Copy ( Valid California Multiple Subject/Single Subject Credential )
- Certification (Reading Specialist Certificate or Authorization)
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, no supervisor required))
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials (CBEST or equivalent)
Comments and Other Information
Board Policy 4030: The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
Effective January 1, 2025, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with all educational institutions, regardless of the length of service. This includes school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This information is required to comply with Assembly Bill 2534 (AB 2534).
Comments and Other Information
Board Policy 4030: The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. The Board prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.
Effective January 1, 2025, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with all educational institutions, regardless of the length of service. This includes school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This information is required to comply with Assembly Bill 2534 (AB 2534).
Application Deadline
7/11/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/30/2025
Contact
Liz Johnson
3109731300 50061
3109731300 50061
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$70,564 - $130,573 Annually
$70,564 - $130,573 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
plus full benefits package
Length of Work Year
185 days per school year
Employment Type
Full Time