Extensive Support Needs Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe) Pool, 2026-27 School Year, $5,000 Annual Stipend

Job Summary

ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: 

Special Education Programs serve students with disabilities not otherwise served in the school districts that make up the San Joaquin SELPA, primarily for students with extensive support needs. Our programs serve students diagnosed with autism, visual impairment, and deaf and hard-of-hearing, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and students with emotional disability. The department supports every child's right to an education designed to meet individual needs. It is essential to provide experiences that will enable the individual to: 

• Develop the ultimate functioning level 
• Learn in an environment that facilitates comfort, security, and is not limited by physical barriers, and 
• Utilize those critical skills and attitudes necessary to adapt and function in everyday life. 

All children are active learners and have potential for growth. It is our goal to protect and nurture personal dignity, ensure health and safety, and promote understanding of the child. 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

Under the supervision of the Special Education Program Administrator, will provide quality education to students with extensive support needs, ages 18 months to 22 years, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs; a functional, and/or community-based curriculum; communication and social skill development; interagency cooperation, and a strong parent-teacher-student linkage. Facilitate opportunities to develop and experiment with adaptive technology, vocational education, and integration with neurotypical populations. Does related work as required. 

Note: This list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job. The San Joaquin County Office of Education adheres to the provisions of ADA regarding reasonable accommodation procedures.

Requirements / Qualifications

INTEREST FORM: 

To learn more about the role prior to applying, please copy the following link into your search browser and complete the form: https://form.jotform.com/253564198164162.

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY: 

A successful candidate must possess a valid California Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) teaching credential or have the ability to secure a California credential. Interns are accepted. This position is represented by the California Teachers Association (CTA). 

IMPORTANT - Please Read: If you do not hold the required credential/permit for this position, we will need to review ALL transcripts necessary for qualification. Please note that four-year transcripts typically only include the total unit count and do not provide details of individual courses with grades. ALL unofficial transcripts must be attached to the application to determine eligibility.