Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe)

Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe) at Centralia Elementary School District Print Application Deadline 5/22/2026 12:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/11/2026 Contact Deborah Cogley (714) 228-3179 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $62,458 - $116,013 Annually Length of Work Year 2026-27 (186 Days) Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary This position is for the upcoming 2025/26 school year.

Requirements / Qualifications

Candidates must hold a valid California Education Specialist Credential (Moderate/Severe or Extensive Support Needs) or other credential authorizing instruction to students with moderate/severe disabilities. Previous experience working with students with autism highly desirable. This position is in our Autism program. Complete online EdJoin application, letter of introduction addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation (one within the past 6 months or from current employer) and/or current placement file, copy of current credential, and copies of all transcripts. All documents must be in PDF format. Applicants submitting RTF files may be disqualified. Copy of Transcript (Bachelor degree and beyond, including credential program) Credential Copy (Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)) Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Dr. Yousef Nasouf, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources) Letter(s) of Reference Other (Other (Please submit a lesson plan that you have used that best exemplifies your skills and beliefs on teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication.)) Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe Requirements / Qualifications Candidates must hold a valid California Education Specialist Credential (Moderate/Severe or Extensive Support Needs) or other credential authorizing instruction to students with moderate/severe disabilities. Previous experience working with students with autism highly desirable. This position is in our Autism program. Complete online EdJoin application, letter of introduction addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation (one within the past 6 months or from current employer) and/or current placement file, copy of current credential, and copies of all transcripts. All documents must be in PDF format. Applicants submitting RTF files may be disqualified. Copy of Transcript (Bachelor degree and beyond, including credential program) Credential Copy (Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe)) Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Dr. Yousef Nasouf, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources) Letter(s) of Reference Other (Other (Please submit a lesson plan that you have used that best exemplifies your skills and beliefs on teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication.)) Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe Comments and Other Information Up to 11 years of credit for prior experience may be given as determined by the District. •

IMPORTANT

•District reserves the right to close the recruitment once 50 applications have been received, regardless of the date or the length of the posting.

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INTERVIEWS

MAY BE SCHEDULED WITH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD's efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to: Dr. Yousef Nasouf Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 6625 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-228-3126 Yousef_Nasouf@cesd.us Comments and Other Information Up to 11 years of credit for prior experience may be given as determined by the District. •

IMPORTANT

•District reserves the right to close the recruitment once 50 applications have been received, regardless of the date or the length of the posting.

PLEASE NOTE

INTERVIEWS

MAY BE SCHEDULED WITH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD's efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to: Dr. Yousef Nasouf Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 6625 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-228-3126 Yousef_Nasouf@cesd.us Links Related To This Job 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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