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Job Description
Education Specialist Grades 6-8: Mild/Moderate at Rancho Santa Fe School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/11/2026 Contact Rita Coss 858-756-1141 117 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $68,672 - $109,892 (Highest Step 9 with 8 years of experience) + Masters Degree Stipend-$1,000 Length of Work Year 2026-2027 School Year; 184
Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Special Education Department's Vision:
Through positive collaboration and celebration of individuality, we strive to foster self-awareness, build confidence, and promote meaningful participation for each student.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The role of Education Specialist at the R. Roger Rowe Elementary School is to case-manage students with disabilities. This includes facilitating each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) by providing instruction, supervising the work of instructional aides, and collaborating with teachers and other service providers. Our Education Specialists are expected to be familiar with conducting academic achievement assessments, developing IEPs, and leading IEP meetings. Education Specialists must also use data to monitor progress throughout the year and make adjustments to student programs when indicated. Additionally, Education Specialists may address functional or vocational skills, social and mainstreaming opportunities, and/or maladaptive behaviors. Our Special Education team works closely with each other to integrate a variety of perspectives and professional expertise to provide services to students with disabilities. Collaboration between Special Education staff, general education teachers, and administrators is critical to providing a supportive environment for each student in our care. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Current valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential(or equivalent credential type) and CLAD/English Learner Authorizations. Out-of-state applicants must have a corresponding credential/license and obtain the appropriate California credentials. Required application documents are listed below and must be submitted with the online application in PDF format.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
This position is open to all qualified candidates. We do not accept any faxed, emailed, or mailed documents. A completed online application is required to be considered. Please attach all required attachments in PDF format. See
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS.
This District's policy is that employment will be to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process. Copy of Transcript (reflecting degree/major and any postgraduate coursework - if you have multiple sets of transcripts, combine them all into one PDF file and upload) Credential Copy (or letter from the university stating anticipated credential type and issuance date) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-preferably within the last year and at least one from a direct supervisor) Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Requirements / Qualifications Current valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential(or equivalent credential type) and CLAD/English Learner Authorizations. Out-of-state applicants must have a corresponding credential/license and obtain the appropriate California credentials. Required application documents are listed below and must be submitted with the online application in PDF format.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
This position is open to all qualified candidates. We do not accept any faxed, emailed, or mailed documents. A completed online application is required to be considered. Please attach all required attachments in PDF format. See
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS.
This District's policy is that employment will be to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening test, fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process. Copy of Transcript (reflecting degree/major and any postgraduate coursework - if you have multiple sets of transcripts, combine them all into one PDF file and upload) Credential Copy (or letter from the university stating anticipated credential type and issuance date) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-preferably within the last year and at least one from a direct supervisor) Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Comments and Other Information Welcome to the Rancho Santa Fe School District!
We operate two schools:
K-5 Elementary School and a 6-8 Middle School, both on a single-school site. We are a high-performing school district with a breadth of program options from intervention services through enrichment activities to promote and develop the social, emotional, and academic growth in our students. Our priorities are student-focused and we are committed to learning, building a caring community, and nurturing exceptional character. Our Special Education team works closely with each other to integrate a variety of perspectives and professional expertise to provide services to students with disabilities. Collaboration between Special Education staff, general education teachers, and administration is critical to providing a supportive environment for each student in our care. The District is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The District prohibits discrimination against any employee, intern, volunteer, or applicant for employment on account of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability as defined by federal and state law, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, age (over 40), political affiliation, military or veteran status, domicile, or membership and/or participation in an employee organization as defined by the Educational Employment Relations Act. Comments and Other Information Welcome to the Rancho Santa Fe School District!
We operate two schools:
K-5 Elementary School and a 6-8 Middle School, both on a single-school site. We are a high-performing school district with a breadth of program options from intervention services through enrichment activities to promote and develop the social, emotional, and academic growth in our students. Our priorities are student-focused and we are committed to learning, building a caring community, and nurturing exceptional character. Our Special Education team works closely with each other to integrate a variety of perspectives and professional expertise to provide services to students with disabilities. Collaboration between Special Education staff, general education teachers, and administration is critical to providing a supportive environment for each student in our care. The District is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The District prohibits discrimination against any employee, intern, volunteer, or applicant for employment on account of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability as defined by federal and state law, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, age (over 40), political affiliation, military or veteran status, domicile, or membership and/or participation in an employee organization as defined by the Educational Employment Relations Act. Links Related To This Job RSF Website CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
