Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate, Secondary (Req 9987) at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
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Application Deadline
5/25/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/12/2026
Contact
Doyan Howard
760-749-0464 385
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add''l Salary Info
$70,712 - $127,185 (B.A. fully credentialed)* see below for additional details regarding salary placement.
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Valley Center High School
For School Year
2026-2027
Experience
Job related experience within specialized field with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.
About the Employer
VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma. The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Mild/Mod Special Education Teacher at Valley Center High School. THE DISTRICT HAS DISCRETION TO AWARD ADDITIONAL YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR EXPERIENCED TEACHERS UP TO 28 YEARS.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Credential: Education Specialist: Extensive Needs (Mod/Severe) English Learner Authorization: CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent required. Note: Applicants who anticipate credential program completion/credential recommendation by their college/university or Intern ready by June 2025 are encouraged to apply. Please make note of anticipated program completion date.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit ALL of the following; applications missing materials will not be considered: (1) Letter of Intent/Introduction - Attn: Craig Wiblemo, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (2) Resume (3) Three current signed Letters of Reference/Recommendation. (4) Copy of valid California credential(s) (5) Proof of CLAD or equivalent (6) Transcripts BA/Post BA Additional Notes regarding salary placement: (1) Newly hired certificated employees will be given credit for up to seven years of full time credentialed public-school experience, experience at an accredited college or university, or experience in an accredited private school, and full credit for approved college units. The District has discretion to award additional years of experience credit beyond 7 years for more experienced teachers. (2) Teachers with a credential that is based on a bachelor''s degree will start in Range I through V depending on the number of units they have past the issuance of their Bachelor''s degree. (3) District approved Master & Doctoral degrees will receive a $2,374 stipend annually.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Credential: Education Specialist: Extensive Needs (Mod/Severe) English Learner Authorization: CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent required. Note: Applicants who anticipate credential program completion/credential recommendation by their college/university or Intern ready by June 2025 are encouraged to apply. Please make note of anticipated program completion date.
In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit ALL of the following; applications missing materials will not be considered: (1) Letter of Intent/Introduction - Attn: Craig Wiblemo, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (2) Resume (3) Three current signed Letters of Reference/Recommendation. (4) Copy of valid California credential(s) (5) Proof of CLAD or equivalent (6) Transcripts BA/Post BA Additional Notes regarding salary placement: (1) Newly hired certificated employees will be given credit for up to seven years of full time credentialed public-school experience, experience at an accredited college or university, or experience in an accredited private school, and full credit for approved college units. The District has discretion to award additional years of experience credit beyond 7 years for more experienced teachers. (2) Teachers with a credential that is based on a bachelor''s degree will start in Range I through V depending on the number of units they have past the issuance of their Bachelor''s degree. (3) District approved Master & Doctoral degrees will receive a $2,374 stipend annually.
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