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Santa Ana Unified School District

Mild/Moderate, Teacher - Eligibility Pool - 2026-2027 School Year

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 2 days ago
Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 22 hours ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/8/2026

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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

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Job Description

Requirements / Qualifications Please submit: 1. Online EDJoin Application 2.
Cover Letter:
Addressed to Jennifer Flores, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources 3. Resume 4. Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation [
DATED WITHIN A YEAR
with a wet signature, DIGITAL
SIGNATURES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
] 5. Detailed copy of valid CA Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs Instruction Credential or Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Disabilities Instruction Credential with Education Specialist Bridge
  • Mild to Moderate Support Needs Authorization. Please Do NOT attach the credential certificate copy.
  • See below on how to obtain your detailed credential.
6.
Copy of:
EL Authorization (if included on your credential, copy of credential will be sufficient.) 7.
Copy of:
Added Autism Authorization Spectrum Credential
  • AAAS (if included on your credential, copy of credential will be sufficient.
) 8. If you are Intern Credential Eligible, please include a current eligibility letter from your credential program. 9. If you will be credentialed, please include a letter from your university. Your letter must state when you will earn your Mild/Moderate Credential with AAAS and EL Authorization. To obtain a copy of your detailed credential, please go to: 1. www.ctc.ca.gov 2. Click on "Search for an Educator" 3. Enter your "Social Security Number and Birth Date" 4. Select your valid teaching credential for this position and print. 5. Upload to your application Comments and Other Information
  • INTERVIEWS
    Qualified candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
•
INCOMPLETE
APPLICATIONS or applications that DO NOT include required attachments and a "Detailed Credential" will be
SCREENED OUT.
  • SAUSD will not accept attachments via fax, email, or walk ins. If you need assistance with attaching documents to your application, please reach out to EDJoin Help Desk at (888) 900-8945.
  • SAUSD Certificated Transfers
  • Need ONLY submit an EDJoin application, copy of appropriate credential and resume.
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Founded in 1888, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is the second largest school district in Orange County serving approximately 4,500 students and the 2nd largest employer in Santa Ana, providing job opportunities to approximately 5,000 employees. SAUSD is comprised of 32 Elementary, 8 Intermediate, 4 Alternative Educational Options, and 7 High Schools. SAUSD is committed to providing each of its students with a high-quality education, rigorous and advanced programs, and a nurturing, safe environment with state-of-the-art facilities, 21st century learning and technology, and a direct pathway to college upon graduation. Our district proudly boasts one of the highest graduation rates in the state of California.