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Special Education Teacher
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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
Special Education Teacher at Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/14/2026 Contact Kimberly Taylor Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Appropriate placement on Teachers' Salary Schedule A Length of Work Year 185 days Employment Type Full Time Requirements / Qualifications Copy of Transcript (unofficial transcripts
- undergrad and post grad) Credential Copy (copy must show document number and current expiration date) English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent English Learner authorization) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters with original signatures) Resume Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (or equivalent English Learner authorization which may be embedded on CA credential) Education Specialist Instruction Credential•Mild/Moderate (or Mild to Moderate Support Needs) OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential•Moderate/Severe (or Extensive Support Needs) Requirements / Qualifications Copy of Transcript (unofficial transcripts•undergrad and post grad) Credential Copy (copy must show document number and current expiration date) English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent English Learner authorization) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters with original signatures) Resume Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (or equivalent English Learner authorization which may be embedded on CA credential) Education Specialist Instruction Credential•Mild/Moderate (or Mild to Moderate Support Needs) OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential•Moderate/Severe (or Extensive Support Needs) Comments and Other Information All District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; 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.