This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education; and prior experience in supervising and/or teaching severely handicapped children is preferred Certificates, Licenses, Credentials: • Education Specialist Instruction Credential - moderate/severe disabilities or physical and health impairments authorization (must possess or be eligible for); or Basic California K-12 teaching credential and a California special education credential - severely, physically handicapped credential preferred. • CLAD or equivalent English Learner authorization • Valid CPR and First Aid certification • Early Childhood Special Education certificate and Orthopedic Impairments added authorization preferred Applicants must have experience in the development and writing of Individualized Education Plans (IEP), assessment procedures, and adherence to federal and state regulations; knowledge of affective and cognitive areas, fine motor development, communication behavior management, academic development, including a variety of strategies for teaching students who have multiple disabilities/orthopedic impairments and medical needs; an understanding of emotional problems of students and parents of students affected with the most significant disabilities; and basic knowledge of specialized health care needs; specialized equipment, such as wheelchairs, braces and adaptive devices; and assistive technology.

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed EDJOIN Application: • Resume, detailing education and experience • Letter of Introduction • Two (2) current Letters of Recommendation (dated within the last year preferably from current/former supervisors) • Copy of valid credential with appropriate authorization as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing*** • Proof of CLAD Certification/English Learner Authorization if not embedded in your credential • Valid CPR/First Aid Certification • Eligibility for Intern Credential letter if applicable • Any documentation of preferred certifications or added authorizations *** We are also accepting applications for those candidates who are eligible to receive an internship credential as issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. To be considered for this option, please obtain and attach an Eligibility for Intern Credential letter (addressed to The San Diego County Office of Education) as issued by your university. If you have already been issued an intern credential by the CTC, please attach that document to your application. For more information, please visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/intern/default.