Special Education Special Day Class Teacher, Mild/Moderate - Poinsettia Elementary at Carlsbad Unified
Job Summary
Job Summary
Special Education Special Day Class Teacher, Mild/Moderate DEFINITION Provides an instructional program for students who are identified as having a disability which impacts the student to the extent that he/she is unable to be appropriately served in a less restrictive environment. Provides specific remedial instruction and teaches students means of enhancing their strengths. Serves as a consultant to parents and staff in all areas related to the special day class program EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Plans and implements an individualized instructional program for students that is consistent with the instructional goals and objectives stated in each student's Individualized Education Plan. Provide instruction individually and in small groups in the academic areas of reading, math, language arts, social studies, science or any other, as designated, in each student’s Individual Education Plan. Provide instruction in the areas of perception, self-help skills, responsibility or any other as designated in each student’s Individual Education Plan. . Instructs students in IEP designated standards-based curriculum at appropriate levels. Works with the principal and regular education staff to provide mainstreaming opportunities, as appropriate. Communicates effectively and coordinates instruction with regular education classroom teachers concerning students who are mainstreamed. Plans, coordinates, and collaborates with staff in the direct implementation of positive behavior supports at the classroom wide or individual level in support of student access to their educational programming Provides consultant services to regular classroom teachers in the identification of assessment of learning and behavior patterns in pupils. Monitor students’ progress through regular assessment of their individual achievement and as needed for annual and triennial reviews Coordinates Individualized Education Program Team meetings in accordance with legal requirements. Coordinates
Requirements / Qualifications
1. California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate with Autism 2. EL/CLAD Authorization 3. Letter of Introduction 4. Resume 5. Three Letters of Recommendation 6. Copies of Transcripts
All required documents must be submitted to the application in order to be considered. Applicants must also hold and upload the proper credentialing requirements
Requirements / Qualifications
1. California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate with Autism 2. EL/CLAD Authorization 3. Letter of Introduction 4. Resume 5. Three Letters of Recommendation 6. Copies of Transcripts
All required documents must be submitted to the application in order to be considered. Applicants must also hold and upload the proper credentialing requirements
Comments and Other Information
CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students
Comments and Other Information
CUSD aspires for our staff to reflect the rich diversity of our students
Application Deadline
5/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/19/2026
Contact
Jennifer Parraga
(760) 331-5027
(760) 331-5027
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the District's Certificate 185 day salary schedule, which is based on education level and full-time experience teaching under a valid teaching license.
Length of Work Year
August 20, 2026 - June 11, 2027
Employment Type
Full Time