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Teacher, Special Day Class - Orthopedic Impairments at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Application Deadline

8/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/8/2025
Contact
Alejandrina Moreno
661-636-4752
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$58,427 - $108,848 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$58,427 - $108,848 per year based on 25 steps. Maximum entry $93,859. Additional $1,300 annual stipend for a Master's Degree; $1,600 for Doctorate.
Length of Work Year
185 days/11 months per year, 7 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Prepaid medical, vision, and dental plans are provided for the employee and eligible family members.
Interviews
By August 28, 2025

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal in the Special Education Programs, prepares standards-based lesson plans, materials, and classroom strategies as appropriate for the students' level(s) of functioning and prepare schedules and timelines to implement classroom activities. Develops the instructional portion of the IEP for each student, including assessing present levels, writing appropriate, standards-based goals and objectives, and participating in the IEP meeting. Participates in specialty training to provide current, research-based supports for the students, including training in specialized curriculum such as Mobility Opportunities Via Education (M.O.V.E). This position is located at Greenfield Middle School in Bakersfield, CA.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Credentials: • Must hold a Bachelor's degree. • Master's Degree in Special Education is preferred. • Minimally possess a valid California credential authorizing the teaching in a Mild/Moderate or Moderate-to-Severe classroom as determined by assignment. • Area of Emphasis: Possess a valid California credential for the Orthopedically Impaired. • Able to demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with severe disabling conditions. • Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non- ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning. • Able to demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with general educators and support service providers, including an instructional aide, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.

In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Credentials: • Must hold a Bachelor's degree. • Master's Degree in Special Education is preferred. • Minimally possess a valid California credential authorizing the teaching in a Mild/Moderate or Moderate-to-Severe classroom as determined by assignment. • Area of Emphasis: Possess a valid California credential for the Orthopedically Impaired. • Able to demonstrate knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with severe disabling conditions. • Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non- ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning. • Able to demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with general educators and support service providers, including an instructional aide, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse. Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.

In addition to submitting the certificated application, qualified candidates should upload:

  • Copy of Transcript
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction (Letter of Interest)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters from within last three (3) years)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits 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, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”

Comments and Other Information


“The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits 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, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.”