Elementary Education Specialist – Mild/Moderate (100%), 2025-26 School Year

12-4-2025

EDUCATION SPECIALIST TEACHER – 100%
MILD/MODERATE – ELEMENTARY GRADES K-5

2025-2026 School Year
The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to creating and supporting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal

opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-

disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias covered by appropriate law.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Appropriate Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate and an English Learner authorization required; Interns will be

considered

• NCLB compliant

• Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of

• Ability to learn laws, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to the Los Alamitos Unified

• Successful classroom teaching experience with a passion for working with students

• Ability to assist teachers and parents in planning and implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Well-grounded in learning theory and fundamentals of positive behavioral interventions and supports

• Ability to work with students individually and in small or large groups

• Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent/designee
  

ASSIGNMENT

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with an individualized educational program (IEP); students with mild/moderate

• Provide direct instruction in assigned academic areas to enable students to access curriculum and benefit from their instruction

• Provide consultation, resource information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to parents and to regular staff

• Collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers

• Assess and observe student progress on a regular basis, revise IEPs as appropriate

• Serve as the case carrier for students and lead all aspects of IEP development

• Provide leadership and direction to instructional aides

• Serve as member of the site’s special education leadership team

• Work collaboratively with SELPA and other stakeholders

• Attend staff development as required and participate in providing staff development for general education staff

• Willingness to work and provide Extended School Year programs as needed

• Assignment begins: ASAP
  

SALARY AND BENEFITS
• Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule with starting salary between $74,293 (Step 1) - $113,158 (Step 10); maximum

outside years accepted nine; up to two years credit for Substitute Teaching experience

• Generous fringe benefit package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance for employee; dependent coverage available
  

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting documentation: A

letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al), resume, three (3) current letters
of recommendation, copy of valid credential(s) or program status letter and unofficial transcripts showing BA and higher

• Current employees only need to submit a letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in

• Selected applicants will be notified of interview
• For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410
  

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION PACKET: Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12pm