BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CTE TEACHER BIOMEDICAL CTE PATHWAY ~ WARREN HIGH SCHOOL

Downey Unified School District

Downey, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$71,943–$147,267 Per Year
SKILLS
Biology, Biomedical Research, Biomedicine, Board of Education, CPR Certification, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Research, First Aid, Health Science, Healthcare, Human Anatomy, Legal, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Philosophy, Physiology, Regulations, Secondary School, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Downey, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE CTE TEACHER BIOMEDICAL CTE PATHWAY ~ WARREN HIGH SCHOOL at Downey Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

5/26/2026

Contact

Aileen Gutierrez

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$71,943 - $147,267 Annually

Add''l Salary Info

Other stipends if applicable: Masters - $817 / Doctorate - $3,357

Length of Work Year

185 days

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, Our Kids Deserve the Best. This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Biomedical Pathway Teacher provides rigorous, hands-on instruction aligned to the Health Science and Medical Technology (HSMT) Career Technical Education standards and the districts Biomedical CTE pathway sequence, including Biomed I and Biomed Capstone. This position integrates applied science, human anatomy and physiology, pathology, medical terminology, laboratory science, and professional healthcare practices to prepare students for postsecondary education and careers in biomedical and healthcare fields. The teacher fosters a patient-centered, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes safety, professionalism, ethical practice, and career readiness.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Prior experience teaching Biomedical Science, Health Science, or CTE courses Industry experience in healthcare, biomedical research, clinical practice, or allied health Valid California Teaching Credential in one of the following: o Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential in Health Science & Medical Technology OR o Eligibility for a CTE Credential (willingness to enroll in an approved CTE credential program) OR o Single Subject: Biology and willingness to pursue a CTE credential Bachelors degree; Biology, or, Human Anatomy and Physiology, or Healthcare. CPR / First Aid certification required or willingness to enroll in program; CPR Certified Instructor preferred

ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Prior experience teaching Biomedical Science, Health Science, or CTE courses Industry experience in healthcare, biomedical research, clinical practice, or allied health Valid California Teaching Credential in one of the following: o Designated Subjects Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential in Health Science & Medical Technology OR o Eligibility for a CTE Credential (willingness to enroll in an approved CTE credential program) OR o Single Subject: Biology and willingness to pursue a CTE credential Bachelors degree; Biology, or, Human Anatomy and Physiology, or Healthcare. CPR / First Aid certification required or willingness to enroll in program; CPR Certified Instructor preferred

ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Comments and Other Information

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

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