Job Summary
******2026-2027 School Year *******
The special education teacher, under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and school site Principal, provides a comprehensive educational program for educationally handicapped children. Formulate and implement educational objectives for each identified child. Maintains accurate and complete records on each student and assesses the progress of students on a regular basis. This position serves students district-wide in small groups. The position is located in Taft, CA.
The special education teacher, under the supervision of the Director of Special Education and school site Principal, provides a comprehensive educational program for educationally handicapped children. Formulate and implement educational objectives for each identified child. Maintains accurate and complete records on each student and assesses the progress of students on a regular basis. This position serves students district-wide in small groups. The position is located in Taft, CA.
Required Documents
In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:
• Three (3) letters of recommendation written within last three (3) years.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation written within last three (3) years.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must possess (or be eligible for) a California credential authorizing the teaching of Special Education in a classroom serving students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs.
Experience:
• Previous teaching experience or successful student teaching.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice as well as a physical clearance are conditions of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must possess (or be eligible for) a California credential authorizing the teaching of Special Education in a classroom serving students with Mild to Moderate Support Needs.
Experience:
• Previous teaching experience or successful student teaching.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice as well as a physical clearance are conditions of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
Salary Info
Annually based on 19 steps. (Additional $2,802.40 annually for Master’s degree, additional $4,203.59 annually for Doctorate degree)
Comments and Other Information
“Taft City School District is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits 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, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact Human Resources.”