Preschool Inclusive Practices Specialist - Special Education Department

About the role

The Preschool Inclusive Practices Specialist will work within the Special Education Department at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD), supporting inclusive practices in preschool settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement inclusive practices for preschool classrooms.
• Evaluate and improve existing curriculum to ensure it supports diverse learners.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support inclusive education initiatives.
• Provide professional development opportunities for staff on inclusive practices.
• Assess and document student progress using data-driven methods.
• Conduct observations and provide feedback to teachers on inclusive practices.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A valid California Children's Center Permit; or, a California Elementary Teacher Credential (with 12 units in Early Childhood Education); or, an Education Specialist Credential (with 12 units in Early Childhood Education); or, an Early Childhood Special Education Credential.
• Online Edjoin Certificated Application.
• Letter of Interest, résumé, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.
• Copy of all current credentials held, or evidence of qualifying.
• Copy of transcripts with degree(s) posted.
• Minimum of (5) years of experience as a successful teacher.
• Placement on the July 1, 2025 Teacher Salary Schedule: One year of step credit for each year of previous experience equivalent to public school experience, not to exceed 14 years.
• $51,407 - $65,608 California Children's Center Permit or $74,796-$144,274 Education Specialist Credential/Early Childhood Special Education Credential (Reflects a 100% Contract) plus health, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

Comments and Other Information

Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3 Rev 12.18.25
For school publications & website (Addresses employment requirements)

The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; age; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.