Education Specialist - Mild to Moderate Support Needs Pool - 26/27

Education Specialist

• Mild to Moderate Support Needs Pool
• 26/27 at Ceres Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/27/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/13/2026 Contact Sheri Hurst 209-556-1510 1066 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $71,203
• $130,548 Annually Add'l Salary Info $71,203
• $130,548 annually Length of Work Year 187 days Employment Type Full Time Location District Office
• Student Support Services
• SPED Job Description /

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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach and supervise assigned students with appropriate learning experiences in credential authorized area.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. 2.Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. 3.Assesses, monitors, and evaluates student outcomes. 4.Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff, and community. 5.Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. 6.Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of students. 7.Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. 8.Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. 9.Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities. 10.Supports the goals of the district by serving on special committees and other groups. 11.Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Curriculum and instruction; instructional materials and methods; evaluation and assessment techniques and procedures; child development; the core curriculum.

Ability to:

Work effectively with a wide variety of organizations and with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; understand, implement, and give complex oral and written directions in English; maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; compose clear, complete and concise correspondence and reports independently using correct grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling; manage a positive, educational, classroom environment.

Experience:

Student teaching and other experience working with school-age children.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university.

Credentials:

CBEST, valid California Teaching Credential for assignment.

Supervision:

Works under minimal supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal on assigned site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds individually or with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally loud.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Appropriate CA Education Specialist M/M or Mild to Moderate Support Needs or M/S or Extensive Support Needs Credential. Credential Copy Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required within last two years) Resume Requirements / Qualifications
• Appropriate CA Education Specialist M/M or Mild to Moderate Support Needs or M/S or Extensive Support Needs Credential. Credential Copy Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required within last two years) Resume Comments and Other Information
• Position is full time, probationary to permanent beginning with the 2026/2027 school year.
• Provide instruction in the subjects required by the District and authorized by credentials(s) utilizing appropriate instructional materials and strategies to meet the needs of special education students in the least restrictive environment; organize and implement services for pupils with severe orthopedic and/or communication disabilities including assessment of pupils' abilities and needs; evaluate and recommend appropriate assistive technology for pupil's use; instruct pupils in skills necessary to utilize recommended assistive technology; collaborate with teachers, parents, other support personnel and administrators to facilitate inclusion of pupils in the least restrictive learning environment.

• Intern eligible applicants are welcome to apply. Comments and Other Information
• Position is full time, probationary to permanent beginning with the 2026/2027 school year.
• Provide instruction in the subjects required by the District and authorized by credentials(s) utilizing appropriate instructional materials and strategies to meet the needs of special education students in the least restrictive environment; organize and implement services for pupils with severe orthopedic and/or communication disabilities including assessment of pupils' abilities and needs; evaluate and recommend appropriate assistive technology for pupil's use; instruct pupils in skills necessary to utilize recommended assistive technology; collaborate with teachers, parents, other support personnel and administrators to facilitate inclusion of pupils in the least restrictive learning environment.

• Intern eligible applicants are welcome to apply.

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