from the Pasadena Unified School District

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has launched “PUSDJOBS,” a texting service that alerts the public of new employment opportunities with PUSD. Prospective employees can text PUSDJOBS to 888777 from their mobile phones to receive a text message alert whenever a position within the district becomes available. 

“This new service allows us to instantly reach people who are interested in working for the public schools of Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre,” said PUSD Human Resources Chief Yolanda Mendoza. “It brings our employee recruitment into the 21st century and broadens our reach.” 

Text alerts will include the job description, salary range and a link to an online application with instructions on how to apply. 

“In this era of funding cuts, we want to quickly and efficiently reach the maximum number of qualified applicants to work for the success of our students,” said Cy Chukwumezie, the director of the PUSD Personnel Commission, which is responsible for the recruitment, selection and placement of classified employees. 

PUSDJOBS complements the other text message offerings from PUSD. Residents can opt-in to receive emergency notifications from the district by simply texting the word PUSD to 888777; or, for Spanish language messages, text PUSDESPANOL to 888777. One can also receive news and information from the district by texting PUSDNEWS to 888777; or, for news and information in Spanish, text PUSDNOTICIAS to 888777. 

Standard text messaging rates associated with mobile phone service plans may apply. It is also possible to sign up for the notification service at the PUSD website, www.pusd.us.