Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe)

About the Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) or Intern Eligibility Letter
• Certification CLAD, ELA1 or ELAE
• Letter of Introduction
• Three letters of recommendation SIGNED and DATED within ONE YEAR
• Resume
• TB clearance (If hired TB clearance must be within 6 months)

Required Documents

• Certification (CLAD, ELA1 or ELAE)
• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Valid California Education Specialist Credential or University Intern Letter)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation signed and dated within 1 year)
• Resume

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $65,655 - $136,033 (12 years of certificated teaching experience accepted upon hire)
• Length of Work Year: 10 months - 184 days
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Number of Openings: 2