What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECE - Special Education Teacher (Temporary Contract) position at Desert Sands Unified School District?

ECE - Special Education Teacher (Temporary Contract) at Desert Sands Unified School District

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Application Deadline

7/24/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/14/2026

Contact

Claudia Sanchez

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add'l Salary Info

Starting $67,527.00 - $140,243.00 Annually

Length of Work Year

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in employment with our district. Desert Sands Unified School District is committed to the students and the families of the communities that we serve. We have a competitive salary and benefit package to offer our employees along with excellent working conditions in modern school facilities. Our district is located in the resort communities of Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, Palm Desert, La Quinta, and Indio. Our community offers the amenities of a resort lifestyle along with an affordable housing market for full-time residents. The Personnel Office strives to provide the best possible service to our current employees and applicants to the district. Please feel free to call any of the staff members listed in our division for assistance.

Job Summary

To provide special education services and IEP development/ implementation to ECE.

Requirements / Qualifications

Early Childhood Special Education Credential

Certificate Copy (CBEST, NTE, PRAXIS, CSET and/or MSAT)
Copy of Transcript
Credential Copy
English Learner Authorization (CLAD / BCLAD)
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation signed and dated within the last 18 months))
Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Early Childhood Special Education Credential

Certificate Copy (CBEST, NTE, PRAXIS, CSET and/or MSAT)
Copy of Transcript
Credential Copy
English Learner Authorization (CLAD / BCLAD)
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation signed and dated within the last 18 months))
Resume

Comments and Other Information

Salary credit granted for eighteen (18) years of previous teaching experience. The experience must have been for three-fourths (3/4) of the school year in public school, accredited private school, VISTA or Peace Corps, with a valid teaching credential for the level of service. This can include one year of credit for military service.

Comments and Other Information

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

CalSTRS Info for New Educators

Salary : $67,527 - $140,243

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