What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher (Education Specialist Moderate/Severe) - NVUSD position at Napa Valley Unified School District?
Teacher (Education Specialist Moderate/Severe) - NVUSD at Napa Valley Unified School District
Application Deadline
7/17/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
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Number of Openings
Salary
$74,684 - $122,297 Annually
Length of Work Year
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About the Employer
Join our collaborative, inclusive environment that allows you the opportunity to do meaningful, rewarding work. Become part of our family-oriented, welcoming community that strives to prepare each student for a successful future by delivering rigorous and relevant learning experiences that develop their literacy and career-ready skills, cultivate their interests, and build resilience, compassion and confidence. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be hired contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the following: Fingerprinting/background checks, Verification of freedom from Tuberculosis, and Verification of I-9 Employment Eligibility.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Education Specialist Moderate/Severe or Education Specialist - Intensive Needs 2026-2027 School Year.
Requirements / Qualifications
Napa Valley Unified School District teachers are expected to teach and follow our developed curriculum as well as incorporate all engagement strategies planned at the school. Teachers are expected to attend planned professional development and implement learned strategies into daily classroom instruction. Candidates should be familiar with highly structured cooperative learning and should be familiar with technology and willing to incorporate technology as a daily teaching tool. Candidates must be dedicated to growing professionally and collaborating with peers to establish a student-centered learning environment. Must be willing to work closely with parent volunteers and support staff in the classroom as well as maintain excellent communications and cooperation within the school community. The District is committed to the goal of developing a workforce reflective of the community’s demographic diversity. Candidates must hold an English Learner Authorization (ELA) or be eligible for an Emergency ELA permit while working on earning an ELA.
This position requires the teacher to be able to work collaboratively with general education teachers in a push in model and be able to write Behavior Support Plans. The applicant must be able to work closely with the site’s principal. BEST team, and leadership team to promote inclusion of students with special needs in general education classrooms. The applicant must have experience working with advocates and be able to demonstrate good problem solving and conflict resolutions. Special Education certification for Moderate to Severe or the equivalent is required. Standard District Qualifications: Must hold a valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching in assigned classroom/subject matter and the equivalent of CLAD or BCLAD certification. Must have knowledge of the curriculum appropriate to the grade level/position, knowledge of instructional, classroom management skills, communications skills, and job responsibility.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Required - Letters must be recent)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe
Requirements / Qualifications
Napa Valley Unified School District teachers are expected to teach and follow our developed curriculum as well as incorporate all engagement strategies planned at the school. Teachers are expected to attend planned professional development and implement learned strategies into daily classroom instruction. Candidates should be familiar with highly structured cooperative learning and should be familiar with technology and willing to incorporate technology as a daily teaching tool. Candidates must be dedicated to growing professionally and collaborating with peers to establish a student-centered learning environment. Must be willing to work closely with parent volunteers and support staff in the classroom as well as maintain excellent communications and cooperation within the school community. The District is committed to the goal of developing a workforce reflective of the community’s demographic diversity. Candidates must hold an English Learner Authorization (ELA) or be eligible for an Emergency ELA permit while working on earning an ELA.
This position requires the teacher to be able to work collaboratively with general education teachers in a push in model and be able to write Behavior Support Plans. The applicant must be able to work closely with the site’s principal. BEST team, and leadership team to promote inclusion of students with special needs in general education classrooms. The applicant must have experience working with advocates and be able to demonstrate good problem solving and conflict resolutions. Special Education certification for Moderate to Severe or the equivalent is required. Standard District Qualifications: Must hold a valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching in assigned classroom/subject matter and the equivalent of CLAD or BCLAD certification. Must have knowledge of the curriculum appropriate to the grade level/position, knowledge of instructional, classroom management skills, communications skills, and job responsibility.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Required - Letters must be recent)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe
Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
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- CalSTRS Info for New Educators
Salary : $74,684 - $122,297