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RSP Teacher (Specialist, TK-12th Grade, Virtual School) @ Gateway Community Charters- Must Reside in the Greater Sacramento Area
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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 the U.S.
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Must Reside in the Greater Sacramento Area at Gateway Community Charters Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/4/2026 Contact Laura (HR) Barragan (916) 232-9171 21701 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $62,500
- $108,616 Annually Add'l Salary Info $4,000 High Demand Stipend Annually; Health Benefits for single coverage paid by employer, health includes: medical, dental, vision & life.
Calendar Work Days Employment Type Full Time Retirement CalSTRS Retirement Organization Site or Virtual:
Virtual View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications $4,000.00 (High Demand Special Education Stipend, Annual)EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirement, from an approved institution is required. Applicants must have completed, be enrolled in, or indicate their intent to enroll in an advanced preparation program in special education.EXPERIENCE
Preference will be given to those who have completed two or more years of teaching experience.LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a specialty in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required. Possession of a validCLAD/BCLAD
English Learner Authorization or similar certification is required.- GCC accepts 15 years of previous experience for salary placement Copy of Transcript (Unofficial is fine) Credential Copy Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Early Childhood Special Education OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Language and Academic Development OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Mild/Moderate OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Moderate/Severe OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Physical and Health Impairments OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Visual Impairments Requirements / Qualifications $4,000.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirement, from an approved institution is required. Applicants must have completed, be enrolled in, or indicate their intent to enroll in an advanced preparation program in special education.EXPERIENCE
Preference will be given to those who have completed two or more years of teaching experience.LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential with a specialty in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is required. Possession of a validCLAD/BCLAD
English Learner Authorization or similar certification is required.- GCC accepts 15 years of previous experience for salary placement Copy of Transcript (Unofficial is fine) Credential Copy Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Early Childhood Special Education OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Language and Academic Development OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Mild/Moderate OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Moderate/Severe OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Physical and Health Impairments OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Visual Impairments Comments and Other Information Gateway Community Charters is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment, intimidation, and bullying of employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression.
District Equity and GCC Title IX Coordinator:
Deep Dhillon Director of Student Services and Special Education; 5112 Arnold Ave, Suite A, McClellan, CA 95652; (916) 232-9294; Fax (916) 993-4114; Deep.Dhillon@gcccharters.org Questions about posting/position contact HR at GCCHumanResources@gcccharters.org Comments and Other Information Gateway Community Charters is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment, intimidation, and bullying of employees or job applicants based on any legally protected characteristics, actual or perceived, including, but not limited to, race, color, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender expression. For questions, concerns or complains, please contact
District Equity and GCC Title IX Coordinator:
Deep Dhillon Director of Student Services and Special Education; 5112 Arnold Ave, Suite A, McClellan, CA 95652; (916) 232-9294; Fax (916) 993-4114; Deep.Dhillon@gcccharters.org Questions about posting/position contact HR at GCCHumanResources@gcccharters.org Links Related To This Job Sexual Harassment Policy Uniform Complaint Procedure Policy CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators