Part TIme Special Education High School Teacher (Mild/Mod Credential)

• begins 8/2026 at Mardan School Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 7/30/2026 Contact Terrie Gero-Smead (949) 733-1500 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range 18,000
• 22,000 Annually Length of Work Year August 17
• July 16 annually Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Mardan is a not for profit school for students in grades K through 12 with special academic, social, and emotional needs.

We are located in Irvine CA. Our mission is to improve the academic and emotional well-being of any child who struggles with learning, social, and/or emotional challenges. We provide a safe, therapeutic learning environment that teaches the academic, social, and coping skills needed for students to experience success.

Job Summary Job Summary Job Description:

Part-time Teacher position in a special education classroom of up to 12 students with social/emotional, learning, and behavioral issues, with paraprofessional assistance. 2-3 Courses per day, including history and science. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print Mardan School is a non-profit, non-public special day school for bright children with social, emotional, and/or learning difficulties located in Irvine, CA. The maximum class size is 12, with a full-time assistant teacher. Candidates must possess a California Education Specialist (Mild/Mod) credential with Autism Authorization. Strong experience and/or knowledge in behavior management and positive behavior support techniques is

REQUIRED.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:

• 403b plan
• SEP/IRA contribution by employer after 3 years of employment
• 10 paid leave days Mardan operates on an 11-month school year.

For more information on the school and population served, please visit our website: http://www.mardanschool.org. To be considered for this position, the applicant must submit ALL required documents; please read the posting carefully for instructions: (The applicant will also be required to submit proof of negative TB status and fingerprinting clearance to be hired.) 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) Mardan Job Application (PDF available here: https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf)

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

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Requirements / Qualifications

1. Valid Mild/Moderate Special Ed Permit w/ autism authorization

PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSIDERING APPLYING!

Complete applications will include, at a minimum: Letter of Introduction Paper Application (can be found at https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf) Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential

• Mild/Moderate Requirements / Qualifications 1.

Valid Mild/Moderate Special Ed Permit w/ autism authorization

PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION/ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE CONSIDERING APPLYING!

Complete applications will include, at a minimum: Letter of Introduction Paper Application (can be found at https://www.mardanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APPLICATIONFOREMPLOYMENT-Jan-2026-Version-FILL-IN-FORM.pdf) Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential

• Mild/Moderate Comments and Other Information Additional requirements for final hiring: 1) Proof of negative TB status 2) Fingerprinting clearance 3) Completion of new hire training with passing scores on tests 4) Background check Comments and Other Information Additional requirements for final hiring: 1) Proof of negative TB status 2) Fingerprinting clearance 3) Completion of new hire training with passing scores on tests 4) Background check Links Related To This Job Mardan website CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS.

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