Project Resource Teacher (ESN and/or ECSE Credential Special Education Intern Support Provider

•ESN and/or ECSE)

San Diego Unified School District

Teacher Preparation and Support Department

•San Diego, California This job is also posted in San Diego Unified School District Job Opportunities

Job Details

Job ID:

5933484

Application Deadline:

Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

Sep 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Project Resource Teacher (ESN and/or ECSE Credential Special Education Intern Support Provider

•ESN and/or ECSE). This opportunity is open to current contracted tenured teachers within the San Diego Unified School District.

OVERVIEW

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one's actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Various Working Locations

A minimum of five years successful teaching experience in special education settings; at least two years of service at a priority staffing school; experience providing support for new teachers; site based leadership experience; knowledge of coaching strategies and working with adult learners, experience and strategies for multilingual learner instruction, preferred but not required.

This application requires you to respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the

APPLICATION INFORMATION

section.

Examples of Duties:

The Extensive Support Needs (ESN) and/or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Intern Support Provider mentors and coaches intern teachers assigned to ESN and/or ECSE settings in schools throughout the district in accordance with the guidelines established by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Through a reflective coaching model, the intern support provider offers intensive, individualized support designed to facilitate new teacher growth and student achievement in an urban school setting. The intern support provider mentors, coaches and guides the intern teacher in fulfilling all professional teaching responsibilities to include implementing district initiatives, curriculum, policies and reforms. The intern support provider facilitates intern teacher communication and collaboration with district staff and related service providers as applicable. Additionally, the intern support provider collaborates with university supervisors, site administrators and school staff to facilitate a productive experience for the intern teacher. The incumbent will expected to provide ongoing guidance and assistance to interns at school sites in:

Development and implementation of assessment, teaching and classroom management strategies and materials

Selection and provision of appropriate instructional materials, accommodations, adaptations, and modifications to provide access to instructional programs for students with extensive and/or mild moderate disabilities

Development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Transition Plans (TPs) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that comply with federal and state regulations.

Collaboration with parents, service providers, district staff and community representatives and other professionals to conduct effective IEP, TP, and/or IFSP meetings.

Use of district online platforms and integrated technology for communication, record keeping, and instructional purposes.

Daily and weekly planning and co-teaching as applicable.

Mastery of the California Teaching Performance Expectations completing a teaching performance assessment (CalTPA or edTPA).

Promote reflection and improve intern teacher practice through a reflective coaching model: preconference, lesson observation and post conference.

Maintain Weekly Outlook Calendar to include site specific appointments, department professional development, and intern program meetings.

Participate in ongoing support provider training with Educator and Leader Growth and Development (Teacher Prep and Support and Growth and Development Departments); in addition to keeping current through attendance and participation in district professional learning.

Work as a collaborative member of a professional team within the Educator and Leader Growth and Development Department (Teacher Prep and Support and Growth and Development Departments), with other central office departments and out at sites when applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Familiarity with or willing to learn; California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) teacher preparation and credentialing requirements. Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs) Adult Learning Theory New Teacher Development. Mentoring and Coaching New Teachers California State/Common Core Standards.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California Clear or Level II Mod/Severe AND/OR Early Childhood Special Education Teaching credential with EL Authorization.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

Online employment application

A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.

Paper applications are not accepted. Answer all application questions The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.

In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history.

Please adhere to the following:

List Every Educational Employer:

You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.

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