Employment Opportunities

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Petaluma City Schools delivers a high-quality, diverse, equitable, and inclusive education to all student scholars so they creatively explore interests, collaboratively solve problems, and fully develop as resilient, caring, and responsible members of our community.

Certificated applications are only accepted online.
Classified applications are accepted online and on paper.

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Employment Information

Certificated Application Requirements
- A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position
- A resume, including reference contact telephone numbers
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation
- Copy of credentials/certifications
- If applying as an Intern, submit verification letter from University of eligibility for Internship credential (application will not be considered without this documentation)
- Copies of transcripts showing degrees awarded (official transcripts will be required at time of employment)
Certificated Position Requirements
- Appropriate valid California teaching credential
- Credential authorizing instruction to English Learner student (SB 2042 credential with embedded EL authorizations, SDAIE, CLAD or BCLAD)
- Induction
Classified Application Requirements
- It is recommended that applications be accompanied by a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two letters of recommendation for any non-Secretary positions in Range 1 through Range 9.
- It is required that applications be accompanied by a cover letter, resume and a minimum of two letters of recommendation for all Secretary positions and all Range 10 through Range 16 positions.
Classified Position Requirements
- Position requirements are dependent on the position (see vacancy notice on EdJoin for additional information)
Employment Selection Procedure Handbook

EMPLOYEE SELECTION PROCEDURE HANDBOOK December 2023 3
Special Notes Regarding Employment
- Fingerprint Clearance
  - There is a fingerprint processing fee payable by Petaluma City Schools post-offer/pre-placement.
- Tuberculosis
  - The applicant will need to submit evidence that he/she is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406 post-offer/pre-placement.
It is Petaluma City Schools' policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation as defined by state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is provided to all eligible applicants and employees as required by law. Complaints regarding unlawful discrimination may be filed with Petaluma City Schools' Human Resources Department.
To receive a vacancy notice or job description electronically, please e-mail hrinfo@petk12.org with the vacancy number and job title. To reach Human Resources via phone, please call (707) 778-4795.