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Special Education Teacher - Mild/Moderate
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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 California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Mild/Moderate at Oceanside Unified Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 9/14/2026 Contact Adrienne Mangabay Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $56,016
- $106,996 Annually Add'l Salary Info Dependent on experience and/or graduate degrees held Length of Work Year 2026-2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time Site(s) TBD Important Information This is a recruitment pool for future staffing needs of the Oceanside Unified School District during the 2026-2027 school year. Interview Date
- TBD Applications are reviewed by Oceanside Unified School District Administrators ONLY.
- Valid California Credential authorizing assignment as follows: Education Specialist Instruction Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- 2 Current Letters of Recommendation (please include a Supervisor)
- Copy of Credential
- Autism Authorization (If not held, will be required to apply for the permit upon hire)
- English Learner Authorization (If not held, will be required to apply for the permit upon hire)
- Transcripts Applications will not be considered if required copies of documents are not attached.
PLEASE READ
This is a recruitment pool for future staffing needs of the Oceanside Unified School District during the 2026-2027 school year. The required materials/documents listed above must be scanned and attached to your online application. EdJoin has a size limit of 1MB per file. If the file is too large, it may need to be re-scanned at a lower resolution.- We do not accept emailed, mailed, or faxed documents.
- Applicants must have access to a computer , as interviews may be held virtually via Zoom or Google Hangouts.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please attach copies of the following documents to your application:- Valid California Credential authorizing assignment as follows: Education Specialist Instruction Credential Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- 2 Current Letters of Recommendation (please include a Supervisor)
- Copy of Credential
- Autism Authorization (If not held, will be required to apply for the permit upon hire)
- English Learner Authorization (If not held, will be required to apply for the permit upon hire)
- Transcripts Applications will not be considered if required copies of documents are not attached.
PLEASE READ
This is a recruitment pool for future staffing needs of the Oceanside Unified School District during the 2026-2027 school year. The required materials/documents listed above must be scanned and attached to your online application. EdJoin has a size limit of 1MB per file. If the file is too large, it may need to be re-scanned at a lower resolution.- We do not accept emailed, mailed, or faxed documents.
- Applicants must have access to a computer , as interviews may be held virtually via Zoom or Google Hangouts.
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REQUIRED AT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE'S EXPENSE.
Oceanside Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OUSD policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.Contact:
Elizabeth Blackman, Ed.D, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources 2111 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 966-4000 Comments and Other Information Please respond to all application questions. Incomplete applications may not be considered. All employment with the Oceanside Unified School District is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing and fingerprint clearance. OUSD will provide the needed forms to complete these requirements.
FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE REQUIRED AT PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE'S EXPENSE.
Oceanside Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OUSD policy prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.Contact:
Elizabeth Blackman, Ed.D, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources 2111 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058 (760) 966-4000 Links Related To This Job Certificated Human Resources CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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