SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS) -- Walnut Grove Elementary School

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

(EXTENSIVE

SUPPORT NEEDS

) -- Walnut Grove Elementary School at Patterson Joint Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/27/2026 Contact Stephanie Days 2098957782 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $64,974 - $130,529 + Special Education Stipend (2025/26 salary schedule; salary increase pending for 2026/27) Annually Add'l Salary Info Additional 4% stipend on salary schedule placement for special Education teachers. In addition, District pays $10,800/$11,400/$12,000 annual benefit cap and advanced degree stipends. Length of Work Year 185 days Employment Type Full Time

EXPERIENCE

Year for year credit given for ALL verified public school teaching experience, including longevity. STIPEND $3,249 stipend for Masters and additional $3,249 stipend for Doctorate (2025/26 salary schedule; increase pending for 2026/27)

STIPEND 4

% stipend for special education Job Description /

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SPECIAL DAY TEACHER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES DEFINITION

To provide appropriate instruction as specified in the child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) for learning disabled students whose educational needs are so severe that they cannot be met in a regular school program for the majority of the school day with the use of supplementary aids and services and who meet the state criteria for learning handicapped class placement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

a. teach learning disabled pupils or those for whom this is the least restrictive placement basic academic and perceptual skills at the level of their emotional, physical and intellectual abilities, as determined by the I.E.P. Team; b. provide a practical curriculum which will enable students to acquire skills important for a successful and productive adult life; c. participate as a member of the I.E.P. Team ; d. develop, update and implement I.E.P.s annually; e. assess student performance and progress on an annual basis; f. maintain close parent and mainstream teacher contacts; g. maintain responsibility for special day class students through total day (even when they are mainstreamed); h. prepare lesson plans (for teacher and aide); i. supervision of aide(s) assigned to the classroom; j. provide career awareness training; k. prepare a Transition Plan and coordinate work experience and/or on-the-job training programs (students sixteen (16) years and older); l. work cooperatively with the psychologist and regular education staff (as appropriate) in the implementation of the Hughes Bill as needed; m. maximize mainstreaming for each student to the greatest extent possible based on individual needs and IEP plan; n. other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

a. learning theory, particularly for children with exceptional needs b. instructional materials; c. special education teaching techniques; d. academic assessment instruments and how to administer them; e. perceptual development and related remedial techniques.

Ability to:

a. develop and provide appropriate instruction; b. assess children's academic needs and performance; c. write Individual Educaion Plans (I.E.P.s) and keep I.E.P. file current and orderly; d. conference with parents and teachers; e. work as a member of the special education team; f. work as a team within the mainstreaming model.

Experience:

Special education teacher experience is desirable, but not mandatory.

Credential:

A clear Learning Handicapped credential or eligible for preliminary credential or emergency Learning Handicapped credential.

SUPERVISION

Works under the joint supervision of the principal and the district's Coordinator of Student Services and Special Projects. Principal is responsible for the evaluation.

Board adopted:

02/27/95 Requirements / Qualifications Education Specialist (Extensive Support Needs) or Education Specialist (Moderate to Severe) credential required. District will consider fully qualified interns and teachers who qualify for a credential waiver. Interns must submit letter of internship eligibility from the college/university as proof of your credential and the letter must also state that the program includes EL authorization. Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (If your credential does not include EL or Autism Authorization, please submit your certificates. Scan your actual credential that has the authorization codes and not the certificate. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating that you are intern eligible.) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters) Resume Requirements / Qualifications Education Specialist (Extensive Support Needs) or Education Specialist (Moderate to Severe) credential required. District will consider fully qualified interns and teachers who qualify for a credential waiver. Interns must submit letter of internship eligibility from the college/university as proof of your credential and the letter must also state that the program includes EL authorization. Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted. Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (If your credential does not include EL or Autism Authorization, please submit your certificates. Scan your actual credential that has the authorization codes and not the certificate. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating that you are intern eligible.) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters) Resume Comments and Other Information Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers. Comments and Other Information Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers. Links Related To This Job Patterson Unified School District web site Learn more about the City of Patterson Legal Signature Page View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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