Special Education Elementary Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) - 2026-2027 Eligibility Pool at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)
About the Employer
With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Education Specialist Instruction –Moderate/Severe credential with English Learner Certification. 1. Online EdJoin Certificated Application 2. Letter of Interest, résumé, and three (3) current letters of recommendation 3. Copy of all current credentials held, or evidence of qualifying 4. Copy of transcripts with degree(s) posted Placement on the July 1, 2025 Teacher Salary Schedule: One year of step credit for each year of previous experience equivalent to public school experience, not to exceed 14 years. $74,796-$144,274 (Reflects a 100% Contract) plus health, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program THIS POSTING IS TO CREATE A POOL FOR FUTURE POSITIONS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Education Specialist Instruction –Moderate/Severe credential with English Learner Certification. 1. Online EdJoin Certificated Application 2. Letter of Interest, résumé, and three (3) current letters of recommendation 3. Copy of all current credentials held, or evidence of qualifying 4. Copy of transcripts with degree(s) posted Placement on the July 1, 2025 Teacher Salary Schedule: One year of step credit for each year of previous experience equivalent to public school experience, not to exceed 14 years. $74,796-$144,274 (Reflects a 100% Contract) plus health, dental, vision, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program THIS POSTING IS TO CREATE A POOL FOR FUTURE POSITIONS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO BE REVIEWED THROUGHOUT THE SPRING AND SUMMER MONTHS.
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3 Rev 12.18.25
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Comments and Other Information
Nondiscrimination Statement
BP 5145.3 Rev 12.18.25
The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org, Title IX Coordinator: Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org, Title II Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org.
Application Deadline
8/16/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$74,796 - $144,274 Annually
$74,796 - $144,274 Annually
Length of Work Year
2026-2027
Employment Type
Full Time