Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) - Special Education (04292026) at Fullerton Elementary School District

Application Deadline

5/30/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
4/29/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$65,610 - $110,583 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Combination of experience and education (Verification Required)
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Support Services, the Teacher on Special Assignment for Special Education must possess the ability to navigate the legal processes and procedures for special education and the ability to conduct assessments and analyze data to develop and prepare a legally defensible IEP. Additionally, candidates should have strong skills in IEP writing, communication, collaboration, planning and facilitating teacher professional development, mentoring, coaching, ability to model lessons for new teachers, serve as a parent liaison, conduct parent trainings, prepare and support districtwide family events, serve on SELPA committees as a representative for the district, curate materials and resources for academic and behavioral interventions, support standards-based lesson design and implementation, and work directly with special education staff to provide collaborative one-on-one support. This position seeks to find a candidate who is a leader amongst peers and a model for others to learn and grow in their practice as a teacher or related service provider for special education.

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential/License | Valid California Credential or license authorizing service as a Education Specialist teaching credential, Early Childhood Special Education teaching credential, or Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential; valid California Administrative Credential or Mod/Severe (Extensive Support Needs) is highly desirable. No applications via email, fax or in-person will be accepted.

  • Credential Copy (California issued credential- Certificates are unofficial documents and thereby not accepted. The following elements must be visible: Name, document number, document title, term, status, expiration date, any required authorizations such as ELA)
  • Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Christopher Wilkins, Interim Director of Human Resources)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters - must be dated within 2 years; undated letters are not accepted.)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential/License | Valid California Credential or license authorizing service as a Education Specialist teaching credential, Early Childhood Special Education teaching credential, or Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential; valid California Administrative Credential or Mod/Severe (Extensive Support Needs) is highly desirable. No applications via email, fax or in-person will be accepted.

  • Credential Copy (California issued credential- Certificates are unofficial documents and thereby not accepted. The following elements must be visible: Name, document number, document title, term, status, expiration date, any required authorizations such as ELA)
  • Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Christopher Wilkins, Interim Director of Human Resources)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters - must be dated within 2 years; undated letters are not accepted.)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The District’s policies on nondiscrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying can be accessed on the District’s website located at www.fullertonsd.org. Copies are also available through a request to the District Office or the local school site. The District prohibits discrimination in educational programs, activities, and employment, which includes, but is not limited to: harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Bullying is defined in Education Code Section 48900 (r). School personnel must immediately intervene if they witness an act of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or bullying, provided it is safe to do so. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 714-447-7450 Complaints will be considered confidential. However, it may be necessary to disclose certain information in order to effectively investigate the complaint. Anonymous complaints may also be filed by contacting the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below. Students who violate the District’s policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying may be subject to discipline, including suspension and/or expulsion. The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who make complaints or provide information related to such complaints. Uniform Complaint Process (UCP) This process is used to investigate and resolve only the complaints specified in Board Policy 1312.3. The District’s UCP policy and administrative regulation shall be posted in all District schools and offices, including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms. (Education Code 234.1) The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide written notification of the District’s UCP, including information regarding unlawful student fees, local control and accountability plan (LCAP) requirements, and requirements related to the educational rights of foster youth and homeless students, to students, employees, parents/guardians, the District advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties. (Education Code 262.3, 48853, 48853.5, 49013, 49069.5, 51125.1, 51125.2, 52075; 5 CCR 4622) UCP Timeline The complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the complainant agrees in writing to an extension of the timeline. A complaint alleging retaliation or unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying) must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. The complainant has a right to appeal the District’s decision to the CDE by filing a written appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision. In any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying), the respondent also shall have the right to file an appeal with the CDE in the same manner as the complainant, if he/she is dissatisfied with the District’s decision. Fullerton School District values a diverse workplace and encourages the following communities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Fullerton School District’s Compliance Officer: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 Commitment to Protection Statement The Fullerton School District (FSD) has zero tolerance for mistreatment or abuse and does not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of students in our programs. All FSD employees are Mandated Reporters and are required to report any reasonable suspicion or known abuse to the County of Orange Social Services Agency and to law enforcement. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC (a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states).

Comments and Other Information


Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The District’s policies on nondiscrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying can be accessed on the District’s website located at www.fullertonsd.org. Copies are also available through a request to the District Office or the local school site. The District prohibits discrimination in educational programs, activities, and employment, which includes, but is not limited to: harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Bullying is defined in Education Code Section 48900 (r). School personnel must immediately intervene if they witness an act of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or bullying, provided it is safe to do so. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 714-447-7450 Complaints will be considered confidential. However, it may be necessary to disclose certain information in order to effectively investigate the complaint. Anonymous complaints may also be filed by contacting the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below. Students who violate the District’s policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying may be subject to discipline, including suspension and/or expulsion. The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who make complaints or provide information related to such complaints. Uniform Complaint Process (UCP) This process is used to investigate and resolve only the complaints specified in Board Policy 1312.3. The District’s UCP policy and administrative regulation shall be posted in all District schools and offices, including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms. (Education Code 234.1) The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide written notification of the District’s UCP, including information regarding unlawful student fees, local control and accountability plan (LCAP) requirements, and requirements related to the educational rights of foster youth and homeless students, to students, employees, parents/guardians, the District advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties. (Education Code 262.3, 48853, 48853.5, 49013, 49069.5, 51125.1, 51125.2, 52075; 5 CCR 4622) UCP Timeline The complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the complainant agrees in writing to an extension of the timeline. A complaint alleging retaliation or unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying) must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. The complainant has a right to appeal the District’s decision to the CDE by filing a written appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision. In any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying), the respondent also shall have the right to file an appeal with the CDE in the same manner as the complainant, if he/she is dissatisfied with the District’s decision. Fullerton School District values a diverse workplace and encourages the following communities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Fullerton School District’s Compliance Officer: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 Commitment to Protection Statement The Fullerton School District (FSD) has zero tolerance for mistreatment or abuse and does not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of students in our programs. All FSD employees are Mandated Reporters and are required to report any reasonable suspicion or known abuse to the County of Orange Social Services Agency and to law enforcement. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC (a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states).