Special Education Teacher, Preschool (Ref #27-13) 2026-2027 SY at Tulare County Office Of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the administrator of the program and/or designee, the Special Education Teacher, Preschool provides support to the preschool team; identifies students with special needs ages 3-5; provides pertinent information and consultation services to preschool staff members; develops and implements Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs); participates in ongoing planning with preschool staff; promotes and supports successful transitions to Transitional Kindergarten and/or Kindergarten. This position is also responsible for working with the administrator to achieve and maintain standards of excellence within all curricular areas and working cooperatively with school district personnel and outside agencies to provide students with a successful educational program.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience Required: • Minimum of one year of experience providing special education services to preschool aged children; Education Required: • Bachelor’s degree required; • Valid Early Childhood Special Education Credential • EL Authorization;
All applications must be submitted on-line with all the required documents attached to the on-line application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documents were received and application is complete. Applications received without all the required documents will be considered as incomplete.
- Copy of Transcript (copy of degree(s) or copy of transcript verifying BA degree awarded)
- Credential Copy (Early Childhood Special Education Credential required)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation at leas one from a supervisor)
- Other (EL Authorization)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience Required: • Minimum of one year of experience providing special education services to preschool aged children; Education Required: • Bachelor’s degree required; • Valid Early Childhood Special Education Credential • EL Authorization;
All applications must be submitted on-line with all the required documents attached to the on-line application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documents were received and application is complete. Applications received without all the required documents will be considered as incomplete.
- Copy of Transcript (copy of degree(s) or copy of transcript verifying BA degree awarded)
- Credential Copy (Early Childhood Special Education Credential required)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation at leas one from a supervisor)
- Other (EL Authorization)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
The Tulare County Office of Education 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, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site administrator and/or Human Resources at 559.733.6306. A copy of TCOE’s Uniform Complaint Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information
The Tulare County Office of Education 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, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site administrator and/or Human Resources at 559.733.6306. A copy of TCOE’s Uniform Complaint Policy and Non-Discrimination Policy are available upon request.
Application Deadline
5/26/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/18/2026
Contact
Christina Ortiz
559-302-3673
559-302-3673
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$71,848 - $122,741 Annually
$71,848 - $122,741 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Max 10 years teaching experience in a public school setting granted for placement
Length of Work Year
7.5 hours/day; 185 days/year
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
Employer Paid Health Benefits and Life Insurance; Not Subject to Social Security
Work Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.