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MILD/MODERATE SUPPORT NEEDS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER TK ~ 12

Downey Unified School District
Downey Unified School District Salary
Downey, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

MILD/MODERATE SUPPORT NEEDS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER TK ~ 12 at Downey Unified School District

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Until Filled

Date Posted
4/1/2026
Contact
Aileen Gutierrez
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$71,943 - $147,267 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Other stipends if applicable: Master’s - $817 / Doctorate - $3,357
Length of Work Year
185 Days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Directly reports to the school principal. Plans, organizes, presents and evaluates a program of meaningful instruction to students in assigned teaching areas, performs other duties connected with the school program as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Special Education Credential ~ Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential or Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential • CLAD / BCLAD Authorization • Three years of experience working with students with disabilities and knowledge of the Special Education Information System (SEIS) preferred • Knowledgeable in current research-based practices in instruction and behavioral management

ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Special Education Credential ~ Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential or Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential • CLAD / BCLAD Authorization • Three years of experience working with students with disabilities and knowledge of the Special Education Information System (SEIS) preferred • Knowledgeable in current research-based practices in instruction and behavioral management

ALL applicants must apply at www.EDJOIN.org. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and three letters of recommendation, which are less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation ((3 letters of recommendation no older than 1 year))
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to 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, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.

Comments and Other Information


It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to 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, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
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