Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher - Highly Structured Primary (Position #187) | ESN Credential Required | $5,000 Signing Bonus + $2,000 Annual Stipend at Burlingame School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Are you an exceptional Special Education teacher dedicated to unlocking the potential of primary students with complex communication and developmental needs? Burlingame School District is seeking a specialized, fully credentialed Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher for our Highly Structured Primary SDC classroom. Under the direction of the Site Administrator, you will provide specialized instruction and manage services for primary-aged students with moderate-to-severe, non-verbal needs. ?? Financial Incentives: $5,000 Signing Bonus (Distributed over 3 years: $3,000 in '26/'27; $1,000 in '27/'28; $1,000 in '28/'29). $2,000 Annual Stipend for ESN Credential holders teaching in our SDC programs. Classroom Description & Core Focus: Children in this Highly Structured Primary SDC class exhibit significant delays in one or more developmental areas, including language, cognitive, motor skills, or other neurological impairments. This classroom heavily emphasizes: Providing tailored, specialized instruction based on individual student IEP goals. Creating meaningful, strategic opportunities for inclusion with the general education population. Maintaining consistent, compassionate, and open communication with parents and guardians. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Design and implement specialized, standards-based instruction for a primary moderate/severe student population. Manage individualized services and support plans, tracking data to ensure student growth and educational benefit. Utilize specialized strategies to support non-verbal students, fostering a safe, predictable, and highly structured environment. Collaborate with support staff, general education teachers, and administrators to facilitate inclusion opportunities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Letters of Recommendation (current - within 6 months) Valid Education Instruction Specialist Credential Extensive Support Needs (ESN) EL Authorization (CTEL,CLAD, or equivalent)
TB Test & Livescan Fingerprints (upon hire) Selected applicants will be processed through the DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC. NASDTEC is a clearinghouse that checks credential status in all 50 states.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Letters of Recommendation (current - within 6 months) Valid Education Instruction Specialist Credential Extensive Support Needs (ESN) EL Authorization (CTEL,CLAD, or equivalent)
TB Test & Livescan Fingerprints (upon hire) Selected applicants will be processed through the DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC. NASDTEC is a clearinghouse that checks credential status in all 50 states.
Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE’s efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District’s programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org
Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Burlingame School District:
(650) 259-3800
Comments and Other Information
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The State of California Department of Education (CDE) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CDE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one of more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, material status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CDE’s efforts to meet the legal obligations outlined in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in CDE employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity.
TITLE IX COMPLIANCE
Related Board Policies regarding nondiscrimination in the Burlingame School District’s programs (BP 0410), employment (BP 4030), and anti-harassment /anti-bullying (BP 0411), sexual harassment of student or staff (BP 4119.11) are outlined in the referenced Board Policies which can be found on the district website: http:/www.burlingameschools.org
Complaints regarding discrimination as outlined in the above statement and related board policies should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator for the Burlingame School District:
(650) 259-3800