EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POOL

Downey Unified School District

  • Downey, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • $74,101–$151,685 Per Year

Highlights

Plans, organizes, presents and evaluates a program of meaningful instruction to students in assigned teaching areas, performs other duties connected with the school program as assigned. Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches.

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LocationDowney, CA
Salary$74,101–$151,685 Per Year

Description

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER POOL at Downey Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

11/3/2026

Contact

Aileen Gutierrez

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Pay Range

$74,101 - $151,685 Annually

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Other stipends if applicable: Master's - $1,300 / Doctorate - $4,357

Length of Work Year

185 Days

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, "Our Kids Deserve the Best." This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Directly reports to the school principal. Plans, organizes, presents and evaluates a program of meaningful instruction to students in assigned teaching areas, performs other duties connected with the school program as assigned.

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Requirements / Qualifications

  • Possession of a valid Early Childhood Special Education Credential with valid Autism and EL Authorization. • Three years of experience working with students with autism and the Special Education Information System (SEIS) preferred. • Knowledgeable in current research-based practices in instruction and behavioral management related to autism. • Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable.

ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Certificate Copy
  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

  • Possession of a valid Early Childhood Special Education Credential with valid Autism and EL Authorization. • Three years of experience working with students with autism and the Special Education Information System (SEIS) preferred. • Knowledgeable in current research-based practices in instruction and behavioral management related to autism. • Bilingual (Spanish) highly desirable.

ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Certificate Copy
  • Copy of Transcript
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to 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, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Comments and Other Information

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to 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, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

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