SDC

• Grades 2/3 SPECIAL

EDUCATION TEACHER

• Holly Avenue (26-27) at Arcadia Unified School District Print Application Deadline 10/8/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/1/2026 Contact Luis Rivera 626-821-6627 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $78,277
• $155,208 Annually Add'l Salary Info $78,277
• $155,208 /school year; highest initial placement is based on all prior creditable years of full-time or min 75% FTE/ verified teaching experience and units.

Salaries reflect a 2% increase, pending board approval Length of Work Year 186 Days (starting immediate need)

Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Please Note:

This position is not a match for teacher interns, waivers, short-term staff permits, and those who cannot complete IEP's without a supervising credentialed teacher. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 1) Valid Education Specialist Credential that authorizes an SDC setting (Mild to Moderate Support Needs or equivalent with Autism Authorization and English Learner authorization required (ELA 1, CLAD, BCLAD, ELAE, etc.) Dual Credential in Extensive Support Needs, Mod/Severe, Early Childhood Special Education, or added auth. preferred (Detailed copy

• must be current and reflect eff/exp dates, document number REQUIRED, embedded authorizations such as English Learner, Not the Ornate copy) If you are currently finishing student teaching, but do not yet have a CA credential issued by CTC, please provide written documentation from the university that you are on track to finish with an anticipated completion date listed.

2) EL Certification (CLAD,etc) 3) Three (3) current letters of reference/recommendation 4) Current Resume 5) Transcripts

• BA/BS degree and beyond (for salary offer placement)

REQUIRED 6

) Cover Letter 7) CSET/Exam Score reports Requirements / Qualifications 1) Valid Education Specialist Credential that authorizes an SDC setting (Mild to Moderate Support Needs or equivalent with Autism Authorization and English Learner authorization required (ELA 1, CLAD, BCLAD, ELAE, etc.) Dual Credential in Extensive Support Needs, Mod/Severe, Early Childhood Special Education, or added auth. preferred (Detailed copy

• must be current and reflect eff/exp dates, document number REQUIRED, embedded authorizations such as English Learner, Not the Ornate copy) If you are currently finishing student teaching, but do not yet have a CA credential issued by CTC, please provide written documentation from the university that you are on track to finish with an anticipated completion date listed.

2) EL Certification (CLAD,etc) 3) Three (3) current letters of reference/recommendation 4) Current Resume 5) Transcripts

• BA/BS degree and beyond (for salary offer placement)

REQUIRED 6

) Cover Letter 7) CSET/Exam Score reports Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Arcadia Unified School District offers a free BTSA/Induction program to clear your credential.

Benefits:

Certificated ATA $12,945.50 annually for 2026-27 (or maximum cashback of $10,957.00 minus the cost of mandatory dental, optional vision, and life if you can provide proof of other employer-sponsored coverage) https://www.ausd.net/apps/pages/salaryschedules Pre-Employment Requirements (To be completed upon hire):

• Before employment can be finalized, the following requirements must be successfully completed: 1.

Fingerprinting and Background Check:

• All new employees must be fingerprinted for the Arcadia Unified School District. If you have previously been fingerprinted for employment with Arcadia Unified, this step may not be required.
• Fingerprints are used to conduct a confidential background investigation.

• Disclosure of Convictions:

  All candidates with a record of convictions are required to disclose this information in the designated sections of the EDJOIN application. A conviction record will not automatically disqualify an applicant; however, failure to disclose all convictions may lead to disqualification from the hiring process or dismissal if hired.
• Please note that these fingerprints are separate from any fingerprints completed with any other organizations, including the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and are required for employment.

Fingerprint clearances do not transfer to or from Arcadia Unified. 2. Tuberculosis (TB)

Clearance:

• Newly hired employees must provide proof of TB clearance. This can be a Mantoux Skin screening or a risk assessment and certificate of completion, dated within 60 days of your hire date, indicating freedom from active tuberculosis. 3. Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9):
• You will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present supporting documents to confirm your identity and employment authorization. A list of acceptable documents can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents 4. Prior Employment Disclosure (AB 2534/SB848):
• Effective January 1, 2026, Education Code sections 44939.

5 and 44051 require all applicants for certificated and non-certificated (classified) positions to provide a complete list of all prior school employers. This includes all school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, private schools, state diagnostic centers, and state special schools where you have been employed, regardless of whether the role was full-time, part-time, or substitute, and regardless of the duration of employment. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty and/or falsification in the hiring process or after employment. 5.

Mandated Training:

• Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act (AB 1432): Newly hired employees must complete mandated reporting training. For substitute positions, Arcadia Unified requires this training to be completed prior to your hire date.
• Harassment Prevention Training (SB 1343): Newly hired employees must also complete harassment prevention training upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the steadfast policy of the Arcadia Unified School District to provide all applicants with equal employment and educational opportunities. We do not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. This non-discrimination policy extends to Family and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited in our work environment. As mandated by Section 504 of the Office for Civil Rights, we are an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer. All employment offers are conditional. They are subject to the timely and accurate completion of our vetting process. Arcadia Unified reserves the right to revoke offers or interviews based on incomplete submissions/processing, misrepresentation, or conduct inconsistent with our professional standards. Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Arcadia Unified School District offers a free BTSA/Induction program to clear your credential.

Benefits:

Certificated ATA $12,945.50 annually for 2026-27 (or maximum cashback of $10,957.00 minus the cost of mandatory dental, optional vision, and life if you can provide proof of other employer-sponsored coverage) https://www.ausd.net/apps/pages/salaryschedules Pre-Employment Requirements (To be completed upon hire):

• Before employment can be finalized, the following requirements must be successfully completed: 1.

Fingerprinting and Background Check:

• All new employees must be fingerprinted for the Arcadia Unified School District. If you have previously been fingerprinted for employment with Arcadia Unified, this step may not be required.
• Fingerprints are used to conduct a confidential background investigation.

• Disclosure of Convictions:

  All candidates with a record of convictions are required to disclose this information in the designated sections of the EDJOIN application. A conviction record will not automatically disqualify an applicant; however, failure to disclose all convictions may lead to disqualification from the hiring process or dismissal if hired.
• Please note that these fingerprints are separate from any fingerprints completed with any other organizations, including the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and are required for employment.

Fingerprint clearances do not transfer to or from Arcadia Unified. 2. Tuberculosis (TB)

Clearance:

• Newly hired employees must provide proof of TB clearance. This can be a Mantoux Skin screening or a risk assessment and certificate of completion, dated within 60 days of your hire date, indicating freedom from active tuberculosis. 3. Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9):
• You will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present supporting documents to confirm your identity and employment authorization. A list of acceptable documents can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents 4. Prior Employment Disclosure (AB 2534/SB848):
• Effective January 1, 2026, Education Code sections 44939.

5 and 44051 require all applicants for certificated and non-certificated (classified) positions to provide a complete list of all prior school employers. This includes all school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, private schools, state diagnostic centers, and state special schools where you have been employed, regardless of whether the role was full-time, part-time, or substitute, and regardless of the duration of employment. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty and/or falsification in the hiring process or after employment. 5.

Mandated Training:

• Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act (AB 1432): Newly hired employees must complete mandated reporting training. For substitute positions, Arcadia Unified requires this training to be completed prior to your hire date.
• Harassment Prevention Training (SB 1343): Newly hired employees must also complete harassment prevention training upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the steadfast policy of the Arcadia Unified School District to provide all applicants with equal employment and educational opportunities. We do not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. This non-discrimination policy extends to Family and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave. Harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited in our work environment. As mandated by Section 504 of the Office for Civil Rights, we are an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer. All employment offers are conditional. They are subject to the timely and accurate completion of our vetting process. Arcadia Unified reserves the right to revoke offers or interviews based on incomplete submissions/processing, misrepresentation, or conduct inconsistent with our professional standards. Links Related To This Job AUSD Salary Schedules How to print your credential AUSD Homepage Sexual Harassment & Non Discrimination Policies How to print your credential CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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