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Special Ed - Social Skills - Mod/Severe Upper - Franklin Elementary School

Pay: $69,248–$111,713/yr
Posted: 2 weeks ago
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/23/2026

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An English or Language Arts Teacher teaches English in elementary to secondary schools. Focuses on English, writing, composition, literature, and critical analysis. In elementary school, language arts classes focus on basic reading, writing and linguistic / communication skills. In middle school, the English curriculum evolves and expands to include more complicated reading comprehension, such as fiction, poetry and essays. In teaching high school, the focus relies on developing analytical skills.

$80,367 / year median in California

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Job Description

Special Ed
  • Social Skills
  • Mod/Severe Upper
  • Franklin Elementary School at Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/21/2026 Contact Katherine Qureshi Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $69,248
  • $111,713 Annually Add'l Salary Info Depending on years of full-time experience and number of graduate level semester units.
Length of Work Year 10 months (184 days) Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Located in the scenic, sea-side communities of Santa Monica and Malibu, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a preK-12 school district serving approximately 8,835 students. SMMUSD is a diverse community dedicated to extraordinary achievement for all while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, and committed to pursuing excellence through equity. Current priorities include social justice standards, restorative justice, project-based learning, innovative teaching and a high level of student engagement. Our schools are supported by involved parents and communities. The District has nine elementary schools, three middle schools, one alternative school (K-8), two high schools, one continuation high school, child development services and adult education programs. The first classroom opened with 52 students in March 1876. U.S. News and World Report has named both Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School as Top High Schools in the nation and state, awarding a silver medal to Samohi with the ranking of 606 in the nation and 105 in the state and a gold medal to Malibu High School for rankings of 279 and 45, respectively in 2017. Three schools have been recognized as
National Blue Ribbon Schools:
Edison Language Academy, Will Rogers Learning Community and Lincoln Middle School. Lincoln Middle School has earned the Gold School designation in 2015 and is one of nine schools recognized as a California Distinguished School.
The others are:
Franklin, Grant, McKinley, Roosevelt, Will Rogers, and Webster Elementary Schools, and Malibu and Santa Monica high schools. The SMMUSD Mission Statement, Extraordinary achievement for all students while simultaneously closing the achievement gap, guides the work of the Excellence through Equity plan that includes the following three priorities: All graduates are ready for college and careers; English learners will become proficient in English while engaging in a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and all students engage in schools that are safe, well-maintained and family-friendly. Students attending Santa Monica High School and Malibu High School have a graduation rate of about 95%, with the majority of students moving forward with post-secondary education options. The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotions. Non-Discrimination Policy (BP 0410) Requirements / Qualifications Hold or qualify for a valid
California Education Specialist Credential:
Mod/Severe, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) or English Language (EL), and Autism (AAAS) authorization required. Ed-join on-line application, resume, cover letter and 3 current letters of recommendation, copy of your California Teaching Credential or proof that you are in the process of obtaining a California Teaching Credential.
Requirements / Qualifications
Hold or qualify for a valid
California Education Specialist Credential:
Mod/Severe, Cross-cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD) or English Language (EL), and Autism (AAAS) authorization required. Ed-join on-line application, resume, cover letter and 3 current letters of recommendation, copy of your California Teaching Credential or proof that you are in the process of obtaining a California Teaching Credential. Comments and Other Information For questions on credentials, please email Katherine Qureshi, kqureshi@smmusd.org. Comments and Other Information For questions on credentials, please email Katherine Qureshi, kqureshi@smmusd.org. Links Related To This Job SMMUSD Website California Credentialing Information View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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