Job Description
Special Education Teacher - Moderate/Severe Extensive Supports Needs Secondary, 26/27 School Year at Santa Barbara Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/5/2026 Contact Stephanie Haddad 805-963-4338 6289 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info DOE from Class I, Step 1 $68,067 to Class III, Step 13 $114,433. Additional stipends for Master's and Doctorate degrees. Length of Work Year 188 Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Santa Barbara Unified School District is currently recruiting for a
SPED ESN
Teacher for Secondary level. Please use our website link to apply directly. Interviews are ongoing. Job Description / Essential Elements:
Print Title:
Special Education Teacher, Moderate/Severe Extensive Support Needs Salary Schedule Range:
Depends on Experience (Highest placement would be at Class III, Step 13 of the Teacher Salary Schedule.) Annual stipends for a Master's and Doctorate degrees. Benefits:
Eligible to participate in District health, vision, dental and term life insurance. Purpose of Position:
Teach students with extensive support needs. Essential Functions:
Strong background in implementing behavior management skills Ability to modify or adapt materials to meet each individual's needs Highly qualified and competent teacher with the ability to teach at all levels of extensive support needs Committed to the welfare and education of all students Develop a balanced program with appropriate activities designed to encourage pupils to develop good skills and attitudes. Abilities and Knowledge Plan, design and implement, in collaboration with both special education and general education teachers, curricular programs and instructional strategies that facilitate the successful transition/integration of students with moderate and severe disabilities/behaviors in the least restrictive environment Work with each student to attain his/her learning potential Able to teach using Common Core State Standards Establish and maintain standard of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment. Evaluate each pupil's development in the course(s) being taught and prepare necessary reports. Will maintain professional competence through participation in Professional Learning, PLCs and in self-selected professional growth activities. Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time. Ability to see for purposes of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter and observing students. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Moderate to high stress levels. Work is predominantly in a school environment. Climate is normal; occasional adverse weather conditions. Regular Contact with students, teachers, school staff, district staff, parents and community members. Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish. Required Qualifications:
Possession of a valid California Special Education Credential with moderate/severe or severely handicapped authorization Bilingual Cross Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD or BCLAD) credential, or equivalent. If not fully credentialed, candidate must be willing to enroll in credential program and have at least 18 semester units in the subject area to qualify for a short term staff permit; or must be enrolled in a credential program and be eligible for an internship credential. Non Discrimination Statement:
The Santa Barbara Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or disability, affiliation with Scouting America or other designated youth groups, association with a person or group having one or more of these characteristics, or any other basis protected by law, in its educational programs, activities, and employment. Direct questions or complaints to Student & Family Services, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; (805) 963-4338, ext. 6278 or 6208 (English and Spanish); titleixucp@sbunified.org . The District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. Requirements / Qualifications
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