Certificated Information
Certificated Information
Pleasanton Unified School District proudly welcomes and rewards (e.g., salary stipend) National Board Certified Teachers and encourages new candidates and existing staff to explore National Board certification.
For information on the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and becoming a National Board Certified educator, please click here.
What makes Pleasanton Unified School District a special place to work?
Pleasanton has a proud history of support for its public schools, which were established in 1867 – even before the city was incorporated. Today, Pleasanton Unified School District serves over 14,500 students in nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools and one continuation high school.
Our newly hired teachers were asked why they chose to teach in Pleasanton. Here are their responses:
- The district is known as being student-centered.
- Parents and community members support local schools.
- Schools are equipped with the latest technology.
- Teachers are well compensated here.
- The district takes a team approach to problem solving.
- Job satisfaction can be found where people are committed to what they do.
- Teachers receive support, especially new teachers.
- The district has a reputation for excellence.
- The philosophy of education (Building on the past . . . Planning for the future) shines through.
- In-District staff development.
- On-site buddy system for new teachers.
- Opportunities to serve on curriculum development committees and participate in staff development.
- Training for leading edge technologies.
Benefits
Bargaining Unit Information
The District recognizes the Association of Pleasanton Teachers (APT) as the sole representative of all non-management employees requiring a credential. All issues related to wages, hours, and working conditions must be formally bargained before the district can implement them.
See the files below to view a copy of the certificated collective bargaining agreement (APT contract), approved salary schedule, and APT-approved Work Year Instructional Calendars.
Pleasanton Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits or provide proof of alternate health coverage (ie from spouse or other party). Certificated employees working 50% or more must purchase health benefits or provide proof of alternate health coverage. Less than half-time employees are not eligible to participate in medical health benefits. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees are not eligible to participate in dental coverage.
Certificated Job Descriptions listed here
Apply Online in Three Easy Steps
Step One: Complete online application.
Step Two: Review Job Postings for current open positions. Applicants must comply with all elements of the application process to be considered for a position.
Step Three: To Apply for a Specific Position:
For your convenience, those who have established an application, please apply on-line.
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If you do not have on-line access, please feel free to come by the Human Resources Department and apply on an available on-line terminal. Note that you must bring with you all pertinent information to complete your application. All applications are read by screening teams.