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Special Ed Teacher SAI (Mild/Moderate) - Huerta Middle School *Signing Stipend
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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 Ed Teacher SAI (Mild/Moderate) - Huerta Middle School
- Signing Stipend at Santa Clara Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/25/2026 Contact Beti Loomis 408-423-2015 2015 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Placement on Teacher's Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 10 Months / 188 Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District!
- Excellence and Continuous Improvement
- Equity and Social Justice
- Student Voice and Empowerment
- Communication, Empathy, Respect
- Collaboration We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications A valid California Special Ed Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Credential is required as well as an Added Authorization in Autism. Also required is at least one of the following authorizations to teachEnglish Learners:
CTEL, CLAD, BCLAD, AB2913
training (formerlySB395 OR SB1969
) orSB2042 EL
Authorization. Applicants who do not have a valid credential the first day of the school year will not be considered. 30-day Substitute Credentials are NOT valid credentials for contracted positions in our district. Please attach a Cover Letter, Resume and at least 2 RECENT letters of recommendation to the online application.Requirements / Qualifications
A valid California Special Ed Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Credential is required as well as an Added Authorization in Autism. Also required is at least one of the following authorizations to teachEnglish Learners:
CTEL, CLAD, BCLAD, AB2913
training (formerlySB395 OR SB1969
) orSB2042 EL
Authorization. Applicants who do not have a valid credential the first day of the school year will not be considered. 30-day Substitute Credentials are NOT valid credentials for contracted positions in our district. Please attach a Cover Letter, Resume and at least 2 RECENT letters of recommendation to the online application. Comments and Other InformationSigning Stipend:
SAI teachers and SLP's shall receive a signing bonus of $5,000, phased in over three years: $1,000, in the first year; $2,000 in the second year; $2,000 in the third year. Comments and Other Information