SPECIAL EDUCATION PREFORMAL AUTISM TEACHER - West Valley Learning Center (immediate opening to begin with the 25/26 school year)

SPECIAL EDUCATION PREFORMAL AUTISM TEACHER - West Valley Learning Center

Immediate opening to begin with the 2026 school year at Patterson Joint Unified School District.

Share on X Print Application Deadline: 02/20/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted: 02/23/2026 Contact Stephanie Days: 209-895-7782 Number of Openings: 1 Salary Pay Range: $64,815 - $130,529 Special Education Stipend Annually Additional Salary Info Additional 4% stipend on salary schedule placement for special education teachers. In addition, District pays $10,800, $11,400, and $12,000 annual benefit cap and advanced degree stipends. Length of Work Year: 185 days to be prorated for the 2026 school year Employment Type: Full Time

EXPERIENCE

Year for year credit given for ALL verified public school teaching experience including longevity.

STIPEND

• $3241 stipend for Masters and additional $3241 stipend for Doctorate
• $4 stipend for special education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Elements

Print SPECIAL DAY TEACHER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES

DEFINITION

To provide appropriate instruction as specified in the childs Individual Education Plan (IEP) for learning disabled students whose educational needs are so severe that they cannot be met in a regular school program for the majority of the school day with the use of supplementary aids and services and who meet the state criteria for learning handicapped class placement.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• a. teach learning disabled pupils or those for whom this is the least restrictive placement, basic academic and perceptual skills at the level of their emotional, physical, and intellectual abilities as determined by the I.E.P. Team.
• b. provide a practical curriculum which will enable students to acquire skills important for a successful and productive adult life.
• c. participate as a member of the I.E.P. Team.
• d. develop, update, and implement I.E.P.s annually.
• e. assess student performance and progress on an annual basis.
• f. maintain close parent and mainstream teacher contact.
• g. maintain responsibility for special day class students through total day, even when they are mainstreamed.
• h. prepare lesson plans for teacher and aide.
• i. supervision of aides assigned to the classroom.
• j. provide career awareness training.
• k. prepare a Transition Plan and coordinate work experience and/or on-the-job training programs for students sixteen (16) years and older.
• l. work cooperatively with the psychologist and regular education staff as appropriate in the implementation of the Hughes Bill as needed.
• m. maximize mainstreaming for each student to the greatest extent possible based on individual needs and I.E.P. plan.
• other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• learning theory, particularly for children with exceptional needs
• instructional materials
• special education teaching techniques
• academic assessment instruments and how to administer them
• perceptual development and related remedial techniques.

Ability to:

• develop and provide appropriate instruction
• assess childrens academic needs and performance
• write Individual Education Plans (IEP) and keep I.E.P. file current and orderly
• conference with parents and teachers
• work as a member of the special education team
• work as a team within the mainstreaming model.

Experience:

Special education teacher experience is desirable but not mandatory.

CREDENTIAL

A clear Learning Handicapped credential or eligible for preliminary credential or emergency Learning Handicapped credential.

SUPERVISION

Works under the joint supervision of the principal and the districts Coordinator of Student Services and Special Projects. Principal is responsible for the evaluation.

BOARD ADOPTED 02/27/95

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Multiple credential options
• Valid California Early Childhood Special Education credential
• Birth - K
• California Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs with Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization
• California Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs with Early Childhood Added Authorization
• California Early Childhood Special Education birth - PRE-K with Education Specialist Bridge - Early Childhood Added Authorization
• Education Specialist Moderate-Severe with Early Childhood Added Authorization
• District will consider fully qualified interns.
• You MUST submit your Intern Eligibility letter from the college/university as proof of your credential and the letter must also state that the program includes EL authorization.

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY

In order for your application to be considered complete, you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

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Credential Copy

If your credential does not include EL or Autism Authorization, please submit your certificates. Scan your actual credential that has the authorization codes and not the certificate. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating that you are intern eligible.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Three recent letters

RESUME

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Multiple credential options
• Valid California Early Childhood Special Education credential
• Birth - K
• California Education Specialist Mild to Moderate Support Needs with Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization
• California Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs with Early Childhood Added Authorization
• California Early Childhood Special Education birth - PRE-K with Education Specialist Bridge - Early Childhood Added Authorization
• Education Specialist Moderate-Severe with Early Childhood Added Authorization
• District will consider fully qualified interns.
• You MUST submit your Intern Eligibility letter from the college/university as proof of your credential and the letter must also state that the program includes EL authorization.

ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY

In order for your application to be considered complete, you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

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Credential Copy

If your credential does not include EL or Autism Authorization, please submit your certificates. Scan your actual credential that has the authorization codes and not the certificate. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating that you are intern eligible.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Three recent letters

RESUME

COMMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers.

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