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2026/2027 SDC SEAL - Mild/Moderate (VRMS)
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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
Job Description
- Mild/Moderate (VRMS) at Temecula Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/21/2026 Contact Ashley Cafaro 951-676-2661 21401 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $64,119
- $142,668 Annually Add'l Salary Info 2026-2027 Salary Schedule/Appropriate placement on Certificated Salary Schedule/
- A maximum of 7 years experience may be granted for previous full-time experience outside the Temecula Valley School District.
SDC SEAL
- Mild/Moderate Teacher at Vail Ranch Middle School Position Information Temporary or Permanent School Year 2026-2027 Health & Welfare Benefits Successful candidates for full-time positions will be required to enroll in one of the District's health insurance programs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Credential- Special Education Mild/Moderate English Learner Authorization ELA1, ELAE, CLAD or
CCSD/SDAIE
Autism (AAAS) Authorization Scan and attach the required items listed below to your online application. 1. Letter of introduction 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. Credential, detailed copy that shows your specific credential title with details. Not the certificate copy. This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov. 5. Transcripts In-district teachers submit a Digital Transfer. The link is on the bottom right-hand corner of the posting under Links Related To This Job.Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Credential- Special Education Mild/Moderate English Learner Authorization ELA1, ELAE, CLAD or
CCSD/SDAIE
Autism (AAAS) Authorization Scan and attach the required items listed below to your online application. 1. Letter of introduction 2. Resume 3. Three current letters of recommendation 4. Credential, detailed copy that shows your specific credential title with details. Not the certificate copy. This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov. 5. Transcripts In-district teachers submit a Digital Transfer. The link is on the bottom right-hand corner of the posting under Links Related To This Job. Comments and Other InformationNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.Complaints should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer Mr. D'Errico Dr. Michael McTasney Director- Compliance Assistant Director
- Assistant Superintendent
- 31350 Rancho Vista Road Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services Temecula
CA, 92592 31350
Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road titleIX@tvusd.us TemeculaCA, 92592
TemeculaCA, 92592 951-506-7991 504
@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us 951-506-7982 951-506-7072 Title IX Coordinator-Monitoring Title IX Coordinator-Athletics Mr. Michael McTasney Mrs. Aimee Ricken Assistant Superintendent- Director Student Support Services Education Support Services 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road Temecula
CA, 92592
TemeculaCA, 92592
titleIX@tvusd.us titleIX@tvusd.us 951-506-7072 951-506-7932 Comments and Other InformationNON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The Temecula Valley Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.Complaints should be directed to:
Title IX Coordinator 504 Coordinator Equity Compliance Officer Mr. D'Errico Dr. Michael McTasney Director- Compliance Assistant Director
- Assistant Superintendent
- 31350 Rancho Vista Road Student Welfare and Success Student Support Services Temecula
CA, 92592 31350
Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road titleIX@tvusd.us TemeculaCA, 92592
TemeculaCA, 92592 951-506-7991 504
@tvusd.us Equitycompliance@tvusd.us 951-506-7982 951-506-7072 Title IX Coordinator-Monitoring Title IX Coordinator-Athletics Mr. Michael McTasney Mrs. Aimee Ricken Assistant Superintendent- Director Student Support Services Education Support Services 31350 Rancho Vista Road 31350 Rancho Vista Road Temecula
CA, 92592
TemeculaCA, 92592
titleIX@tvusd.us titleIX@tvusd.us 951-506-7072 951-506-7932 Links Related To This Job Health Benefits Certificated- Options & Costs 2026-2027 Appendix J
- Special Education Digital Transfer View Other Job Desc.