26/27 School Year, SIGNING BONUS $7,000 Special Education -RSP Teacher- Aptos High School at Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
Special educators have the unique opportunity to inspire students to achieve their educational, social, emotional, vocational goals and a life of value. Special education services consist of adapting instruction to meet the unique needs of students that cannot be met by modifying the regular instructional program. Special education instruction often incorporates related services to meet the educational needs of the child.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid CA Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Needs If Intern Credential Eligible, please include University or College documentation CLEARLY stating this information.
- Completed Edjoin Application - Cover Letter - Resume - 3 Letters of Recommendation - Copy of Valid CA Credential- (If Intern Credential Eligible, please include University or College documentation CLEARLY stating this information). New applicants to PVUSD may be eligible to participate in a District-funded Special Education Credential Program. Eligible applicants must meet program admission requirements, enroll in the District-selected fall cohort, accept a Special Education teaching position for the 2026–2027 school year, and commit to remaining with PVUSD for at least one year while completing all credential requirements. The District will pay program costs directly and reimburse approved expenses for books, supplies, and examinations. Participants who clear their credential by the end of the 2026–2027 school year may also qualify for the applicable bonus specified in the collective bargaining agreement. Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid CA Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Needs If Intern Credential Eligible, please include University or College documentation CLEARLY stating this information.
- Completed Edjoin Application - Cover Letter - Resume - 3 Letters of Recommendation - Copy of Valid CA Credential- (If Intern Credential Eligible, please include University or College documentation CLEARLY stating this information). New applicants to PVUSD may be eligible to participate in a District-funded Special Education Credential Program. Eligible applicants must meet program admission requirements, enroll in the District-selected fall cohort, accept a Special Education teaching position for the 2026–2027 school year, and commit to remaining with PVUSD for at least one year while completing all credential requirements. The District will pay program costs directly and reimburse approved expenses for books, supplies, and examinations. Participants who clear their credential by the end of the 2026–2027 school year may also qualify for the applicable bonus specified in the collective bargaining agreement. Participation is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Comments and Other Information
PVUSD offers the following incentives:
-Outstanding benefits for full-time Certificated staff:
Employees Only: $0
Employee +1: $56 per month
Employee + 2 or more: $90 per month
Dental (Delta): $0
Vision (VSP): $0
Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA (Health Savings Account)
Signing Bonus for Special Education:
The district will pay a $7,000 signing bonus to any new hire who fills a vacancy in Special Education in the
2026/27 academic year.
* This supersedes and replaces the current $2,500 signing bonus.
* One-half of the stipend will be paid at the end of the lst semester or equivalent days the employee is
employed by PVUSD.
* The second half of the stipend will be paid at the beginning of the second year if the teacher is employed
with PVUSD.
* The stipend will be pro-rated for late hires and by FTE.
* Teachers hired on a STSP, PIP, or Waiver will be paid the full amount of the signing bonus at the
beginning of their Internship year.
* If a teacher earns their intern credential mid-year, the full stipend amount will be
paid at the beginning of the subsequent year.
Comments and Other Information
PVUSD offers the following incentives:
-Outstanding benefits for full-time Certificated staff:
Employees Only: $0
Employee +1: $56 per month
Employee + 2 or more: $90 per month
Dental (Delta): $0
Vision (VSP): $0
Insurance Plans: Kaiser, BlueShield PPO, BlueShield HMO, Anthem PPO, HSA (Health Savings Account)
Signing Bonus for Special Education:
The district will pay a $7,000 signing bonus to any new hire who fills a vacancy in Special Education in the
2026/27 academic year.
* This supersedes and replaces the current $2,500 signing bonus.
* One-half of the stipend will be paid at the end of the lst semester or equivalent days the employee is
employed by PVUSD.
* The second half of the stipend will be paid at the beginning of the second year if the teacher is employed
with PVUSD.
* The stipend will be pro-rated for late hires and by FTE.
* Teachers hired on a STSP, PIP, or Waiver will be paid the full amount of the signing bonus at the
beginning of their Internship year.
* If a teacher earns their intern credential mid-year, the full stipend amount will be
paid at the beginning of the subsequent year.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/18/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$58,520 - $97,574 + $2,142 Masters Stipend
Length of Work Year
2026/2027 School Year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Aptos High Schooll