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Special Education Teacher - Lancaster CA **Sign on Bonus $16K** at Desert Sands Charter High School

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
9/7/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$66,144 - $100,700 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$79,500 (Clear Credential) $68,900 (Preliminary Credential) $66,144 (Intern Credential)
Length of Work Year
Year Round - Monday - Friday/ 30 hours weekly
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Lancaster, CA

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher will teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage, and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position involves collaboration with other instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or the designee.

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume 3 Current Letters of Professional References (within past 12 months) Valid Intern, Preliminary, or Clear California Teaching Credential EL Authorization

Requirements / Qualifications

Resume 3 Current Letters of Professional References (within past 12 months) Valid Intern, Preliminary, or Clear California Teaching Credential EL Authorization

Comments and Other Information

Desert Sands Public Charter School Full-Time, Monday – Friday 8-2, 9-3, or 10-4 (depending on need) Compensation: Clear Credential: $79,500.00 - $100,700.00 / year with sign on bonus of $16,000 Preliminary Credential: $68,900 / year with sign on bonus of $16,000 Intern Credential: $66,144 / year with sign on bonus of $3,500 Extras: $4,000 / year IEP Stipend Help Us Change Lives We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/ How You Will Make an Impact The Special Education Teacher will teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage, and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position involves collaboration with other instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or the designee. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required. Valid California credential Specialist with authorization for the Special Education disability and level assigned or intern eligible is required. English Learner Authorization or eligible to obtain EL Authorization is required. Autism Authorization is required or eligible to enroll and complete a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the special education specialty area requested, including successful completion of supervised field study is required. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned is required. Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS) and related Educational Systems. Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications. Ability to travel up to 5% In the performance of job duties are required. Benefits: We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet and changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of the benefits for full-time employees include: • Excellent health benefits and coverage • Generous time off benefits fostering healthy work/life balance • 403 (b) retirement plan with company contribution • Flexible Benefits • Investment in your professional growth with resources, training, and support • Wellness benefits for all employees; Wellable app, Employee Assistance Program, and more • Generous employee discounts from everything to travel, home and car, to dining and entertainment The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, ancestry, race or ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, potential or actual parental, family or marital status, age, or associate with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information


Desert Sands Public Charter School Full-Time, Monday – Friday 8-2, 9-3, or 10-4 (depending on need) Compensation: Clear Credential: $79,500.00 - $100,700.00 / year with sign on bonus of $16,000 Preliminary Credential: $68,900 / year with sign on bonus of $16,000 Intern Credential: $66,144 / year with sign on bonus of $3,500 Extras: $4,000 / year IEP Stipend Help Us Change Lives We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn. Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/ How You Will Make an Impact The Special Education Teacher will teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage, and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position involves collaboration with other instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or the designee. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required. Valid California credential Specialist with authorization for the Special Education disability and level assigned or intern eligible is required. English Learner Authorization or eligible to obtain EL Authorization is required. Autism Authorization is required or eligible to enroll and complete a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the special education specialty area requested, including successful completion of supervised field study is required. Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned is required. Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS) and related Educational Systems. Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications. Ability to travel up to 5% In the performance of job duties are required. Benefits: We are committed to providing quality and affordable benefits to our employees. We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to meet and changing needs of our employees and their families. Some of the benefits for full-time employees include: • Excellent health benefits and coverage • Generous time off benefits fostering healthy work/life balance • 403 (b) retirement plan with company contribution • Flexible Benefits • Investment in your professional growth with resources, training, and support • Wellness benefits for all employees; Wellable app, Employee Assistance Program, and more • Generous employee discounts from everything to travel, home and car, to dining and entertainment The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is family/medical leave compliant. The organization prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the actual or perceived characteristics of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, national origin, ancestry, race or ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, potential or actual parental, family or marital status, age, or associate with an individual who has any of the aforementioned characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.