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About this school
North Monterey County Unified School District is a school in Castroville.
Reading Specialist for 2026-27 at Echo Valley Elementary (Temporary 2 Year Position Pending BOE Approval)
$1,350 MA and/or Doctorate Stipend to start.)(NMCUSD will grant up to 19 years of verified prior teaching experience with placement on step 20) · edjoin
Independent Study Science Teacher for 2026-27 (NMC Center for Independent Study)
$1,350 MA and/or Doctorate Stipend to start.)(NMCUSD will grant up to 19 years of verified prior teaching experience with placement on step 20) · edjoin
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at Elkhorn Elementary for 2026-27
$1,350 MA and/or Doctorate Stipend to start.)(NMCUSD will grant up to 19 years of verified prior teaching experience with placement on step 20) · edjoin
1st Grade Teacher at Elkhorn Elementary for 2026-27
$1,350 MA and/or Doctorate Stipend to start.)(NMCUSD will grant up to 19 years of verified prior teaching experience with placement on step 20) · edjoin
Independent Study Math Teacher for 2026-27 (NMC Center for Independent Study)
$1,350 MA and/or Doctorate Stipend to start.)(NMCUSD will grant up to 19 years of verified prior teaching experience with placement on step 20) · edjoin
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