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Santa Clara Unified School District

Special Ed Teacher SAI (Mild/Moderate) - Santa Clara High School *Signing Stipend TEMPORARY

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/29/2026

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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

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Job Description

Job Description / Essential Elements 1) Identify, through assessment, children eligible to receive special education services; 2) Participate as a member of a team to identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child's individual education plan; 3) Supervise, direct and engage students in activities in a classroom environment; 4) Develop programs for student's to allow for success in an educational environment and serve as a liaison to facilitate successful mainstreaming of students when appropriate; 5) Conduct informal evaluations and modify each student's curriculum; 6) Consult and articulate with staff and parents via meetings and phone, regarding the needs of students; 7) Utilize resources both within and outside the school district to facilitate student progress in both educational and social development; 8) Provide parents with appropriate instructional strategies; 9) Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and continue independent professional growth; 10) Maintain records, files and reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations; 11) Maintain confidentiality of all written and oral information; 12) Communicate with physicians, private schools, and community organizations regarding special education services; 13) Insure health and safety of children; 14) Assist parents to coordinate utilization of appropriate community services 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 teach

English Learners:

CTEL, CLAD, BCLAD, AB2913

training (formerly

SB395 OR SB1969

) or

SB2042 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 Information •

Signing 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. The period for this position will end on 12/31/2026.