Special Education Teacher - Mild Mod

Special Education Teacher - Mild Mod at Santa Rita Union School District Print Application Deadline 7/10/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/16/2026 Contact Tina Ramos Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $51,045 - $112,835 plus $1,500.00 for Master's Degree, plus $1,500 for holder's of SpEd credential Length of Work Year 185 Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD), located in the heart of the Salinas Valley of Monterey County, and is comprised of approximately 3600 students from Pre-School through Eighth Grade. We are located in the heart of "Steinbeck Country" a region best known for its exceptional air quality and mild central coast climate and the hometown of Nobel Prize winning recipient, John Steinbeck. Made up of four elementary schools, and two middle schools and a state preschool, all located within a five mile radius of each other, our district is characterized by rich cultural and linguistic diversity and a 'home town' feel evidenced by a warm, welcoming and caring community. The Santa Rita Union School District develops the minds and hearts of its students, inspiring our community to be the place where we all learn and grow. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal the Classroom Teacher is responsible for classroom instruction in the areas for which the teacher is credentialed, authorized, and assigned to teach. The teacher identifies students' needs in relation to curricular objectives; applies a program of instruction consistent with students' learning needs, objectives, and instructional materials; uses appropriate teaching strategies; assesses student progress; creates and manages a classroom environment conducive to student learning; and communicates with parents regularly regarding the students' academic and social progress. Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print Provides instruction, appropriate to the educational program of the District, to assigned students according to needs; provides parents with regular evaluations of their child's progress in the program; assists other staff members in the implementation of the overall educational program of the District.

Reports to:

School Principal Supervises:

None

TYPES OF DUTIES

1.Teaches the adopted course of study for the assigned grade level and subject. 2.Prepares plans appropriate for the instructional activities needed by students in the assigned classroom. 3.Plans and directs the work of an instructional aide, if one has been assigned. 4.Maintains records and submits reports as required. 5.Reports periodically to parents on the program of their child.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.Appropriate California Teaching Credential authorizing service in K-8 schools and classroom assigned. 2.Knowledge of instructional methodologies. 3.Excellent communication skills. 4.Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with administration, staff and community.

DESIRABLE

1.Demonstrated initiative. 2.Demonstrated organizational ability. 3.Classroom teaching experience. Approved by

Board:

Feb. 21, 1991 Requirements / Qualifications Complete Application Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Letters of Recommendation (recent within the last year) Valid Teaching Credential (or letter confirming date of expected completion) Credential Copy (Letter pertaining status will suffice) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Requirements / Qualifications Complete Application Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Letters of Recommendation (recent within the last year) Valid Teaching Credential (or letter confirming date of expected completion) Credential Copy (Letter pertaining status will suffice) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential -

Mild/Moderate Comments and Other Information Site:

John Gutierrez Middle School Comments and Other Information Site:

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