Teacher
- Special Day Class, Extensive Support Needs at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/12/2026 Contact Alejandrina Contreras 661-636-4752 Number of Openings 9 Salary Pay Range $59,888
- $114,318 Annually Add'l Salary Info $59,888
- $114,318 per year based on 25 steps. Maximum entry $96,205. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for a Master's Degree; $1,600 for Doctorate. Length of Work Year 185 days/11 months per year, 7 hours per day Employment Type Full Time Benefits Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Principal
- Special Education Programs, this position provides specialized instruction to pupils to meet the goals and objectives as developed in the students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Prepares standards-based lesson plans, materials, and classroom strategies as appropriate for the students' level(s) of functioning and prepares schedules and timelines to implement classroom activities. Develops the instructional portion of the IEP for each student, including assessing present levels, writing appropriate, standards-based goals and objectives, and participating in the IEP meeting. These positions are located at various sites in Bakersfield, CA. View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
1. Must hold a Bachelor's degree. 2. Master's degree in Special Education is preferred. 3. Minimally possess or be eligible for a valid California Educational Specialist credential.
Experience:
1. Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non-ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning as well as behavioral issues associated with an autism spectrum disorder. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with mild to moderate or moderate to severe disabling conditions. 3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with support services, including an instructional aide, interpreters, audiologist, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver's license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (CTC Credential Copy or Transcript Evaluation) Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters (written within last 3 years)) Resume Requirements /
Qualifications Education:
1. Must hold a Bachelor's degree. 2. Master's degree in Special Education is preferred. 3. Minimally possess or be eligible for a valid California Educational Specialist credential.
Experience:
1. Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non-ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning as well as behavioral issues associated with an autism spectrum disorder. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with mild to moderate or moderate to severe disabling conditions. 3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with support services, including an instructional aide, interpreters, audiologist, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver's license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload: Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (CTC Credential Copy or Transcript Evaluation) Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest) Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters (written within last 3 years)) Resume Comments and Other Information "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics." Comments and Other Information "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics." Links Related To This Job KCSOS Human Resources Salary Schedules Job Descriptions CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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