| Location | Santa Rosa, CA |
| Salary | $37,875–$71,697 Per Year |
Special Education Teacher-Preschool for the 2026-27 School Year at Sonoma County Office Of Education
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
10/28/2026
Contact
Susie Truelove
707-524-2677
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$37,875 - $71,697 Annually
Add l Salary Info
Placement depends on units/experience. Full-time, 7.5 hrs/day, 6 months, 95 days/year. Salary is pro-rated based on the number of days
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year, Start on January 4, 2027
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) works to engage, support, and empower our region's 40 public school districts. Together, these districts operate more than 170 schools and serve more than 64,000 students. Our staff of more than 300 recognizes the historical and systemic oppression within education and commits to disrupting and transforming the systems that perpetuate inequities. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to rich educational opportunities in safe, supportive learning environments where all students thrive and feel like they belong. SCOE is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on gender, color, race, ancestry, creed, religion, national origin, age, handicap or disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal, state, or local law.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education: -Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education preferred. Experience: -Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions is preferred. Credentials: -A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete, signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. 1. A completed signed and dated on-line Edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the past year) 4. A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the Specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required. 5. A Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: -Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education preferred. Experience: -Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions is preferred. Credentials: -A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete, signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. 1. A completed signed and dated on-line Edjoin application 2. A letter describing personal qualifications and interest in the position 3. Three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the past year) 4. A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the Specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required. 5. A Resume
Comments and Other Information
Other Requirements: -Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education, prior to employment. -Proof of TB test will be required upon employment. -Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. -May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment. -May be required to drive with or without students; some positions may require a current California driver license, proof of insurance, and possible participation in the DMV Pull Notice Program once employed. -A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment. -Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred.
Comments and Other Information
Other Requirements: -Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education, prior to employment. -Proof of TB test will be required upon employment. -Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances, further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. -May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment. -May be required to drive with or without students; some positions may require a current California driver license, proof of insurance, and possible participation in the DMV Pull Notice Program once employed. -A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment. -Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred.
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