Chemistry Teacher - WestShores High School - 2026-2027 School Year TEMPORARY CONTRACT

About the role

The Chemistry Teacher position at WestShores High School is part of the 2026-2027 School Year under a Temporary Contract with Coachella Valley Unified School District.

Responsibilities

• Teach chemistry courses aligned with state standards.
• Instruct students in laboratory settings and traditional classroom environments.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback through assessments and reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Teaching Credential - Single Subject Chemistry.
• Three Letters of Recommendation, SIGNED & DATED within the last year.
• Copy of Transcripts.
• TB clearance (if hired, must be within 6 months).

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Pay dependent on experience, ranging from $65,655 to $136,033 per year.

Schedule

Length of Work Year: 184 days (10 months)

Contact

Contact Adianna Ortiz for more information.

Application Deadline

August 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific.

Date Posted

July 21, 2026.

Number of Openings

1 opening available.

Additional Salary Info

$65,655 - $136,033 (12 years of certificated teaching experience accepted upon hire).

Comments and Other Information

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is located in the southeastern area of Riverside County, California, approximately 22 miles from Palm Springs. It is a rural and primarily agricultural area with school sites spread over a 1,200 square mile area. Please visit our website/school web pages at www.cvusd.us for more information!

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at (760) 848-1091. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.

Links Related To This Job

• Coachella Valley Chambers of Commerce
• Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
• Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
• The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper