
LGUSD Application Guidelines
Attention Teacher Candidate:
Thank you for your interest in the Los Gatos Union School District. In order to assure that you are given full consideration for employment, only complete application packets will be accepted. Please see the Application Procedures below.
Click here to download a copy of these procedures.
For further information, please contact:
John Kelly
Director of Human Resources
Personnel Office
Phone: (408) 335-2005
Fax: (408) 395-6481
jkelly@lgusd.k12.ca.us
Application Procedures:
To apply, please submit the following documentation to the Personnel Office:
- Letter of application stating why you are interested in a position
- Resume
- Completed Ed-Join Application for Credentialed Position
- Copy of California Credential or letter verifying credential application has been submitted
- Three letters of recommendation (current within five years) OR copy of your current placement file
- Copy of CBEST card, if applicable
- Copy of transcripts (need not be sealed for application); official, sealed transcripts required at time of employment
Note: The above documents must be on file with the district before you are eligible for interview and consideration for employment.
Interview Process:
- Eligible applications will be paper screened by Personnel and site administrators.
- Applicants who meet the key requirements of the position will be called for a Level I interview with a selected team of administrators and teachers.
- Successful candidates may be placed on a preliminary list of eligible candidates. Reference checks will be conducted.
- Subsequent Level II interviews may be scheduled for the candidate with the hiring principal and site teacher(s) followed by a meeting with the Superintendent.
- Upon a recommendation to hire, each successful candidate will receive an employment offer by telephone followed by a letter confirming the offer of employment with the district.
- Salary placement will be based on verification of experience and graduate units.
Interview Questions:
Questions will address your education, experience, qualifications, and ability to perform the duties of the teaching position.