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Special Education Teacher - SDC Mild/Mod
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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 - SDC Mild/Mod at Santa Rita Union School District Print Application Deadline 9/30/2026 10:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/2/2026 Contact Sofia Antuna Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $52,066 - $115,092plus $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 /