2026-2027 Special Education Teacher K-12 - Deaf And Hard of Hearing - Applicant Pool Open, Promotional & Temporary at Torrance Unified School District
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Initial and on-going assessments designed for deaf and hard of hearing students; • Assist in screening and selecting students for enrollment in DHH services; • Provide instruction and or support to DHH students in the development and maintenance of skills specified in the student’s IEP; • Develop transition plans (ITP’s) to move DHH student to targeted career, vocational and life skills; • Provide instruction and support in career and vocational education skills in coordination with vocational education staff and/or rehabilitation counselors that coincide with ITP’s; • Provide assistance and support to classroom teachers that, as a direct result of hearing impairment, require • adaptation; • Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team for planning, assessing, and developing appropriate IEP/ITP goals; • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with students, teachers, staff, parents and other support staff and agencies; • Providing in-service/training to students and staff regarding hearing loss and its implications along with the use of amplification equipment and assistive technology; • Assist in identifying, developing and implementing appropriate use of resources for instructional application specifically for the DHH population.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Torrance Unified School District
SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)
ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP
Directly responsible to the building principal.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide instruction and services for handicapped students who have been identified in an Individualized Education Program and are assigned to a special day class.
2. Attend placement/IEP meetings for students who may need the program services of a special day class.
3. Participate in academic testing.
4. Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs to provide students’ mainstreaming opportunities.
5. Monitor student’s progress, coordinate the review and revision of their Individualized Education Programs, and refer students to the IEP team, if appropriate.
6. Consult with appropriate teachers and administrators for the development of prevocational and/or vocational plans for handicapped students.
7. Coordinate and monitor the activities of paraprofessional instructional personnel assigned.
8. Provide information and assistance to students and to their parents.
9. Attend and participate in school faculty meetings, special education staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
10. Maintain professional competence through participation, as directed in inservice activities provided by the District.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge of:
Techniques and resources utilized in assessing,instructing, and evaluating students.
Diagnostic needs, behavioral techniques and appropriate learning materials for classroom use.
Developing cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
2. Education:
Possession of a valid Education Specialist credential.
Must have English Learner Authorization.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a valid California Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching credential with ASD. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Credential Copy (Must show document number, expiration date, and authorizations. CTC screenshot accepted)
- English Learner Authorization (ELA/CLAD )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials ((Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)))
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a valid California Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching credential with ASD. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.
- Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
- Credential Copy (Must show document number, expiration date, and authorizations. CTC screenshot accepted)
- English Learner Authorization (ELA/CLAD )
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year)
- Resume
- Test Results/Materials ((Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)))
Comments and Other Information
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding interviews.
Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met:
- The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year
- You were under contract during that time
- The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited)
- You held a valid credential while employed at that institution
Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice.
The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
Comments and Other Information
Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding interviews.
Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met:
- The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year
- You were under contract during that time
- The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited)
- You held a valid credential while employed at that institution
Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice.
The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability.
Application Deadline
8/1/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/13/2026
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Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$63,392.00 - $125,027.00 Annually
$63,392.00 - $125,027.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
185 Days
Employment Type
Full Time