Teacher, SDC ESN TK/K- 2026-27 SY - Mattos Elementary School - Learning Community Model - 105778

We deeply appreciate your interest in joining our district and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that all candidates bring. Please note that due to current administrative and resource constraints, we are unable to offer employment-based visa sponsorship at this time. All applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States.

About the Role

Provide learning experiences and classroom instruction for children identified as handicapped and having intensive needs that cannot be remediated in the regular program with the use of supplementary aids or services.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to handicapped children using appropriate techniques, equipment, physical facilities, instructional materials, and supplies.
• Review all available psychological, academic, medical, health, and social information related to the student.
• Evaluate each student's social and academic needs and develop an Individual Educational Program (IEP).
• Initiate, review, and modify the student's IEP, as needed, during the year.
• Coordinate the special class program with the regular class.
• Consult with school personnel and parents regarding students' learning behavior.
• Advise school personnel regarding the special class; its purpose, structure, and program eligibility.
• Confer with appropriate resources and specialists from the Special Services Department.
• Consult with building principal regarding performance and skills of instructional assistant.
• Enhance professional standards by participating in seminars, workshops, and classes in special education and district staff development.
• Continue independent professional growth through research review.
• Maintain files of special education students.
• Maintain reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in appropriate area and at least one (1) year of regular classroom experience.
• Develop needs assessment and individual learning plans for students enrolled in the program.
• Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Apply current research and theory to program.
• Plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, peers, and parents.
• Speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.

Qualifications

• A valid California credential in Special Education.
• A valid California driver's license.
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe (ESN).
• Copy of Transcript, Credential Copy, Letter of Introduction, Letter(s) of Recommendation (3), Resume, Other (24 ECE UNITS).

Working Conditions

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Physical Abilities

• Regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Pay

Pay Range: $78,307 - $129,893 Annually

Additional Salary Information: $3,726 Master's stipend + $10,000 signing bonus + Benefits

Schedule

Length of Work Year: 186 days

Employment Type: Full Time