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2026-2027 SDC Mild/Moderate Teacher
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What they do
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
2026-2027 SDC Mild/Moderate Teacher at Westside Union School District Print Application Deadline 8/25/2026 3:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/4/2026 Contact Natalie Donis 661-722-0716 77361 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Regular placement on the teachers' salary schedule depending on the total number of college units earned after granting of BA Degree and total number of years Length of Work Year 2026-2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time Location The District is located in the Antelope Valley Date posted 08/04/2026 Closing Date 08/25/2026 by 3:30 p.m. Job Description /
Essential Elements:
PrintCERTIFICATED SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATION JOB CLASS
TEACHER LEVEL:
I POSITION TITLE
SPECIALEDUCATION/SPECIAL DAY CLASS CLASS DEFINITION
Positions in this class are characterized by their association with direct instruction process for students in the special education classroom. Positions within this class require the ability to work with special needs children in the classroom under the general supervision of the site or service administrator. Within this class, levels are differentiated by the credentials, degree of skills and expertise required to perform successfully within the assignment.POSITION DEFINITION
Under general supervision to provide instruction to special needs students within credential authorized service; supervise the classroom and playground activities of special needs students; plan as necessary with other staff members for the effective delivery of instruction for special needs students; maintain records to demonstrate and evaluate special needs students educational/social/emotional progress; work with the staff members, parents and other specialists necessary to develop the Individual Educational Plan of each assigned students, and to do related work as required.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Provide daily instruction to students in authorized and assigned subject areas
- Provide for adequate planning for students' instructional programs both long and short term
- Provide an orderly, functional and attractive learning environment for students
- Implement the I.E.P. of each student
- Work cooperatively with others in the school to provide for coordinated services for students
- Maintain necessary records to evaluate student learning and periodically report that progress to the parent/student/supervisor
- Maintain regular contact with the parents/guardians about student progress
- Conduct I.E.P. meetings as necessary or required
- Maintain high level of skill and expertise in the subject matters assigned to teacher and in strategies by which to teach those subjects
- Implement district and school policies regarding the instruction of students
- Provide assessment for students in accordance with policies and laws relating to this area
- Maintain a high level of expertise in the area of special needs of disabled students
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education and Experience:
Required is aB.A./B.S.
degree from an accredited college or University and a teaching credential authorizing service in a special day/special education classroom.Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of and the ability to apply current teaching techniques in a variety of areas, strong subject matter knowledge, laws and applicable sections of Federal rules and regulations, State Education Code and District and school policies, as well as the Board's goals and objectives. The abilities to relate in a positive manner with students, to discipline students fairly and firmly, to communicate in an effective manner with parents, students and other professionals, understand and follow both oral and written directions, work within an established schedule, maintain and interpret records, work confidentially, read, interpret and follow regulations, policies and procedures and work cooperatively with others in the school and district setting. Licenses and otherRequirements:
Valid child/adult CPR certificate, NCPI trainingPHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Visual capability to read handwritten or typed documents and the display screen of various office equipment and machines
- Ability to conduct verbal conversation in English
- Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
- Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, walk
- Able to stand on hard flooring for sustained periods of time
- Able to walk on hard flooring for sustained periods of time
- Able to climb slopes, stairs and ladders
- Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment
- Able to lift up to 30 pound frequently and 75 pounds occasionally
- Able to push and pull objects weighing up to 200 pounds
- Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for the employee's normal work day
- Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
- Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction
- Able to exhibit full range of motion for back flexion
- Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension
- Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension
- Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion
- Able to exhibit manual dexterity needed to operate a computer and other classroom and office equipment
- Able to work with cleaning solutions, disinfectant and sanitizers without allergic reaction