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26/27 School Year, SIGNING BONUS $7,000 - Special Education - Adapted Physical Education Teacher

Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Watsonville, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026

26/27 School Year, SIGNING BONUS $7,000 - Special Education - Adapted Physical Education Teacher at Pajaro Valley Unified School District

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Until Filled

Date Posted
6/18/2026
Contact
Elizabeth Mejia
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$58,520 - $97,574 $2,142 Masters Stipend
Length of Work Year
2026-2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

As a vital member of the school’s educational team, a Special Education Teacher, will play a crucial role in providing specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs. A Special Education teacher's primary responsibility will be to create inclusive and engaging learning environments, develop individualized education plans, and implement effective teaching strategies to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

Requirements / Qualifications

Completed Edjoin Application Valid California Single Subject PE Credential CLAD, ELD or Equivalent Current Resume Three Letters of Reference (Must be within last two years including one from a supervisor)

Must Hold the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. The Credential authorizes the holder to provide instruction and services to individuals with exceptional needs who are precluded from participation in the activities of the general physical education program or a specially designed physical eduation program in a special class.

Requirements / Qualifications

Completed Edjoin Application Valid California Single Subject PE Credential CLAD, ELD or Equivalent Current Resume Three Letters of Reference (Must be within last two years including one from a supervisor)

Must Hold the Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. The Credential authorizes the holder to provide instruction and services to individuals with exceptional needs who are precluded from participation in the activities of the general physical education program or a specially designed physical eduation program in a special class.

Comments and Other Information

PVUSD offers the following incentives: -Outstanding benefits for full-time Certificated staff: Employees Only: $0 Employee 1: $56 per month Employee 2 or more: $90 per month Dental (Delta): $0 Vision (VSP): $0 Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA (Health Savings Account) Signing Bonus for Special Education: The district will pay a $7,000 signing bonus to any new hire who fills a vacancy in Special Education in the 2026/27 academic year. * This supersedes and replaces the current $2,500 signing bonus. * One-half of the stipend will be paid at the end of the lst semester or equivalent days the employee is employed by PVUSD. * The second half of the stipend will be paid at the beginning of the second year if the teacher is employed with PVUSD. * The stipend will be pro-rated for late hires and by FTE. * Teachers hired on a STSP, PIP, or Waiver will be paid the full amount of the signing bonus at the beginning of their Internship year. * If a teacher earns their intern credential mid-year, the full stipend amount will be paid at the beginning of the subsequent year.

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PVUSD offers the following incentives: -Outstanding benefits for full-time Certificated staff: Employees Only: $0 Employee 1: $56 per month Employee 2 or more: $90 per month Dental (Delta): $0 Vision (VSP): $0 Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA (Health Savings Account) Signing Bonus for Special Education: The district will pay a $7,000 signing bonus to any new hire who fills a vacancy in Special Education in the 2026/27 academic year. * This supersedes and replaces the current $2,500 signing bonus. * One-half of the stipend will be paid at the end of the lst semester or equivalent days the employee is employed by PVUSD. * The second half of the stipend will be paid at the beginning of the second year if the teacher is employed with PVUSD. * The stipend will be pro-rated for late hires and by FTE. * Teachers hired on a STSP, PIP, or Waiver will be paid the full amount of the signing bonus at the beginning of their Internship year. * If a teacher earns their intern credential mid-year, the full stipend amount will be paid at the beginning of the subsequent year.
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