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Temporary Multiple Subjects Teacher .4 FTE for the 2026-27 school year
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Under the direction of the Superintendent-Principal, plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program.Preferred:
Expertise in teaching science in grades 5/6/7/8. Job Description /Essential Elements:
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Teacher Job Purpose Statement:
Under the direction of the Administration, plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program.Essential Job Functions:
- Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with District and Board goals and philosophies and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs.
- Teach reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils utilizing district content standards adopted by the Board of Trustees, and other appropriate learning activities.
- Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom; support and assist in maintaining district discipline policy.
- Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, emotional, social and learning problems.
- Participate in curricular and extra-curricular school programs, assessment and development activities, student supervision and control, and staff, parent, department and District meetings.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding goals and objectives of the instructional program, student progress observed, needs or problems and special accomplishments.
- Develop and communicate curricular and instructional plans and objectives to students and parents including performance expectations and other pertinent information to allow parental monitoring; review with the Principal as necessary.
- Assess student progress; communicate student progress to parents at each grading period and in case of unsatisfactory work or other instructional issues.
- Represent the District, School or program to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive and professional image; interact with outside agencies as necessary.
- Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain records regarding students including special education students in accordance with School and District Policy; prepare reports regarding students and classroom matters as directed.
- Develop lesson plans in accordance with the School and District Policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Experience as a classroom teacher.Education:
Bachelor's Degree Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Valid California Teaching Credential
- Valid California Class C driver's license
- Valid CLAD, BCLAD, or SB395 certificate
- NCLB Compliant
- Competency in Spanish preferred
- Assignments in this class may be full-time or part-time.