Substitute Teacher

• Special Education at Milpitas Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/21/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/19/2026 Contact Maria Elena Montoya Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $225
• $275 Daily Add'l Salary Info This substitute position does not qualify for District medical benefits. Length of Work Year August 2026
• June 2027 Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary We are looking for certificated substitute teachers willing to substitute in special education classroom settings.

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MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER

• SPECIAL

DAY CLASS DEPARTMENT

School

REPORTS TO

Principal

APPROVED

SALARY

SCHEDULE

Certificated Teachers

BASIC FUNCTION

To provide learning experiences and classroom instruction for children identified as handicapped and having intensive needs that cannot be remediated in the regular program with the use of supplementary aids or services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned. Provide instruction to handicapped children using appropriate techniques, equipment, physical facilities, instructional materials, and supplies. Review all the available psychological, academic, medical, health, and social information related to the student. Evaluate each student's social and academic needs and develop an Individual Educational Program (IEP). Initiate, review, and modify the student's IEP, as needed, during the year. Coordinate the special class program with the regular class. Consult with school personnel and parents regarding students' learning behavior. Advises school personnel regarding the special class; its purpose, structure, and program eligibility. Confers with appropriate resources and specialists from the Special Services Department. Consults with building principal regarding performance and skills of instructional assistant. Enhances professional standards by participating in seminars, workshops, and classes in special education and district staff development. Continues independent professional growth through research review. Maintains files of special education students. Maintains reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts Degree in appropriate area and at least one (1) year of regular classroom experience.

ABILITIES

Develop needs assessment and individual learning plans for students enrolled in the program. Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Apply current research and theory to program. Plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, peers, and parents. Speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

CREDENTIALS, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

A valid California credential in Special Education. A valid California driver's license. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned. 02/97 Requirements / Qualifications Any substitute permit or teaching credential allows for 20 days of substitute work in a single classroom. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3) Resume 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit Education Specialist Instruction Credential

• Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• Moderate/Severe Other (Career Substitute Teaching Permit) Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Other (Any field) Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• General Subjects Requirements / Qualifications Any substitute permit or teaching credential allows for 20 days of substitute work in a single classroom. Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3) Resume 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• Moderate/Severe Other (Career Substitute Teaching Permit) Single Subject Teaching Credential
• Other (Any field) Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
• General Subjects Comments and Other Information The Milpitas Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Comments and Other Information The Milpitas Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Links Related To This Job Milpitas Unified School District City of Milpitas Information 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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