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Novato Unified School District

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Welcome to the our jobs page. We’re excited that you’re considering joining our team. Explore the opportunities below take the first step towards becoming a part of a community that values growth, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Novato Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision-making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex (including sexual harassment); sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; genetic information; affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America; a perception of one or more such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Lynzie Brodhun, 1015 Seventh Street, Novato, CA 94945, (415) 493-4207, uniformcomplaint@nusd.org, Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Saisi, 1015 Seventh Street, Novato, CA 94945, (415) 493-4269, msaisi@nusd.org; ADA/Title II Coordinator, Dr. Julie Synyard, 1015 Seventh Street, Novato, CA 94945, (415) 493-4227, jsynyard@nusd.org

  • All open positions are listed on Novato Unified School District’s EdJoin Portal

    NUSD EdJoin portal

    certificated job openings

    classified job openings

    Please note: Our employment portal is hosted on an external site and may not be fully accessible on all devices for all users. If you need assistance or require accommodations during the application process, please email Cindy, czacarias@nusd.org for classified positions and Julia, jhartnett@nusd.org for certificated positions.

  • A teacher reads to a class of elementary school students in a brightly lit classroom.

    Novato Unified School District is committed to equity, student success, staff success, and community involvement and engagement. We believe in forging strong and trusting relationships with our employees and community partners. We realize that what society needs from our school system has changed over time and we need to change. We are committed to providing a high quality 21st Century Education to each of our students which will allow them to rise to the level expected in our graduate profile. We are proud of the high quality professional development we provide to our staff members and the active role our staff play in planning, delivering and engaging in that professional development.

  • What do we value?

    • We are diverse
    • We are collaborators
    • We model what we teach
    • We lift each other up
    • We are dedicated to our mission
    • We challenge ourselves to always be growing and learning

    Qualities

    • Employees who can demonstrate leadership in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, character, cultural competence while being a conscientious learner
    • Employees who embrace technology and innovation
    • Employees who love building a community where they work
    • Employees who value and contribute to the diversity of our schools
    • Employees eager to learn, reflect and grow throughout their entire career
    • Employees who value team work and who lift one another up
       
  • A beautiful community situated in the North Bay, Novato is an excellent place to launch and develop your career, start a family, and enjoy all of the exciting opportunities the Bay Area has to offer.  Located just 30 minutes from the gorgeous City of San Francisco, and south of the rolling hills of wine country, Novato itself offers world class amenities situated in the middle of the natural splendors of Marin County.

    About Novato

     

    Working and Living

    • Our growing community values technological innovation and rewarding, sustainable careers.
    • Chamber of Commerce
    • Novato is a rewarding city to visit, explore, and stay

    Statistics

    • Rated exceptionally livable (82/100) by Areavibes, A for community amenities, high school graduation rate is 15% higher than the California average.
    • Growing community that is economically thriving with positive development.
  • Four purple circle graphs show high percentages of satisfaction with various aspects of a school district, including student learning, school leadership, extracurriculars, and graduate skills.

    Novato Unified School District (NUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services and operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

    NUSD prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

    For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact the District Equity and Title IX Compliance Officer: HR Administrator – HR; 1015 Seventh Street, Novato, CA 94945; (415) 493-4207; hradmin@nusd.org.

Volunteers and Coaches

We’re so glad you’re joining our amazing force of parents, family and community members working with students here at NUSD. The impact of your investment is immeasurable and will have positive effects on students long past their time in the classroom.

Please note, NUSD vigorously screens all volunteers to maintain the safety and well being of all of our students and staff. Before you may begin volunteering in the classroom, you will need to follow the criteria outlined below:

  • Welcome to the NUSD Volunteer Team! We are thrilled to welcome parents, family, and community members to our schools! Your time and support make a lasting impact on our students.

    To ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff, NUSD thoroughly screens every volunteer prior to placement. Please complete the steps below to get started:

    Step 1: Obtain the Volunteer Packet

    Pick up a copy at your school site, or download and print the Volunteer Application.

    Step 2: Submit Your Required Documentation

    Turn in your completed application along with the following items directly to the school's Office Manager:


    Have Questions?

    • School-Specific Info (Openings, start dates, orientations): Contact the Office Manager at your prospective school site.

    • General Volunteer Info (Fingerprinting, paperwork, background clearances): Contact Corinne Boylan in Human Resources at cboylan@nusd.org or call 415-493-4246


     

  • Novato Unified School District offers a wide variety of coaching opportunities, both paid and volunteer. All paid coaching vacancies are posted on EdJoin so please head over to EdJoin for coaching opportunities that may be available this school year!


    If you’re interested in volunteering with our athletics programs, know that your time and support make a lasting impact on our students and the community. To inquire about a specific school’s opportunities please conact the Athletic Director for the school you wish to volunteer with.


    To ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff, NUSD thoroughly screens every volunteer prior to placement. Please complete the steps below to get started:

    Step 1: Obtain the Volunteer Packet

    Pick up a copy at your school site, or download and print the Volunteer Athletic Coach Application.

    Step 2: Submit Your Required Documentation

    Turn in your completed application along with the following items directly to Corinne Boylan (cboylan@nusd.org) in Human Resources:


     

     

Substitute Information

Certificated and Classified substitutes are important partners in the education of our students. Novato Unified School District is currently recruiting substitutes to be placed on our District’s on-call, as needed list for substitute certificated teachers, cafeteria assistant, classified paraprofessionals for Special Education, custodians and school office support.

  • You will first need to register with the Marin County Office of Education. Click here for the Countywide Substitute Registration Overview.
  • Once Cleared with MCOE – fill out a NUSD Sub Application on EdJoin
  • Substitute paperwork will be emailed by Corinne Boylan at NUSD when application is complete on EdJoin. When forms are complete, contact Corinne Boylan or 415-493-4246 to schedule an appointment to evaluate paperwork. You will need to bring the following items to your appointment:
    • Driver’s License OR Passport
    • Copy of your Social Security Card – if you have it available
    • Voided Check for Direct Deposit

Absence Management Information:

We use Frontline Absence Management

Per Board Policy 4121: Temporary/Substitute Personnel:

  • Substitute employees are not eligible for employee health and welfare benefits
  • Certificated individuals who substitute in a classified paraeducator position will be paid at the Certificated Daily Substitute Rate, regardless of consecutive days worked.

Certificated Substitute Pay Schedule:

Range

Full Day Rate 

(4 hours or more)

Half Day Rate

(up to 3.75 hours)

  1. NUSD Daily Substitute Rate

         (Established by District)

$230 $115
  1. Long Term Substitute: after 10 consecutive days and 
    up to 20 consecutive days
$250 $125
  1. Long Term Substitute: after 20 consecutive days

(Range 1, Step I of Certificated Salary Schedule #80)

$335 $168

Questions related to classified substitutes may be directed to Corinne Boylan or 415-493-4246

Click here for the classified substitute application. Once the application is turned in and approved, you will be directed on the following items needed:

  • Cleared fingerprints
  • Cleared TB test
  • Driver’s License OR Passport
  • Copy of your Social Security Card – if you have it available
  • Voided Check for Direct Deposit

Classified Substitute Packet

    • You will first need to register with the Marin County Office of Education. Click here for the Countywide Substitute Registration Overview.
    • Once Cleared with MCOE – fill out a NUSD Sub Application on EdJoin
    • Substitute paperwork will be emailed by Corinne Boylan at NUSD when application is complete on EdJoin. When forms are complete, contact Corinne Boylan or 415-493-4246 to schedule an appointment to evaluate paperwork. You will need to bring the following items to your appointment:
      • Driver’s License OR Passport
      • Copy of your Social Security Card – if you have it available
      • Voided Check for Direct Deposit

    Absence Management Information:

    We use Frontline Absence Management

    Per Board Policy 4121: Temporary/Substitute Personnel:

    • Substitute employees are not eligible for employee health and welfare benefits
    • Certificated individuals who substitute in a classified paraeducator position will be paid at the Certificated Daily Substitute Rate, regardless of consecutive days worked.

    Certificated Substitute Pay Schedule:

    Range

    Full Day Rate 

    (4 hours or more)

    Half Day Rate

    (up to 3.75 hours)

    1. NUSD Daily Substitute Rate

             (Established by District)

    $230 $115
    1. Long Term Substitute: after 10 consecutive days and 
      up to 20 consecutive days
    $250 $125
    1. Long Term Substitute: after 20 consecutive days

    (Range 1, Step I of Certificated Salary Schedule #80)

    $335 $168
  • Questions related to classified substitutes may be directed to Corinne Boylan or 415-493-4246

    Click here for the classified substitute application. Once the application is turned in and approved, you will be directed on the following items needed:

    • Cleared fingerprints
    • Cleared TB test
    • Driver’s License OR Passport
    • Copy of your Social Security Card – if you have it available
    • Voided Check for Direct Deposit

    Classified Substitute Packet