Education Specialist- Mild/Moderate 2026-2027

Education Specialist

• Mild/Moderate 2026-2027 West Sacramento, CA Job Details Full-time $49,968
• $113,715 a year 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications IEP Working with students with special education needs Classroom Teaching Special Education Certification Entry level Full Job Description Education Specialist
• Mild/Moderate 2026-2027 About the Employer Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917.

As the city's premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive. Job Summary Washington Unified School District is a medium-sized district of 7500 students located in West Sacramento, CA. It offers its employees a supportive and collaborative environment, including mentoring if/as needed. Technological advancement is a priority in WUSD, by offering cutting-edge resources and tools for innovative teaching. Diversity and Inclusion are core values of WUSD, as are promoting equity and cultural competence. WUSD is committed to professional growth, providing opportunities for advancement and ongoing development. WUSD is an engaged community of educators, families, volunteers, and partnerships. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Provides direct instruction in Special Education. Individualizes the instructional program according to the IEP. Emphasizes academic achievement at all levels.

Requirements / Qualifications

Possession of a valid and appropriate Education Specialist credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is preferred. Candidates in the process of completing their credential program are encouraged to apply and indicate within their supporting documents when they anticipate program completion. This includes candidates enrolled in their university's internship program. Candidates with out-of-state credentials will be considered. Please include the following supporting documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Credentials
• Three current letters of recommendation WUSD offers an in-house Induction Program that awards participating teachers $500 upon completion of each year's requirements.

Comments and Other Information Questions regarding EdJoin? Please call the helpline at 800-398-9580. Questions regarding this or other postings? Please call HR at 916-375-7604 ext 1045. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Shea Borges, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources (Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.