Alternative Education Teacher at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

7/6/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/26/2026
Contact
Ana Rios-Belt
209-381-6751
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$374.07 - $740.61 Daily
Add'l Salary Info
$68,829-$136,272 Annually Based on the 2026-2027 C3 salary schedule. Placement is based off of years of contracted service and units post BA/MA.
Length of Work Year
7.5 hours per day/184 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location:
Lee Andersen Ed Center (1800 Matthew Drive in Atwater)
Hours:
7:45 AM-3:15 PM

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Experience working with students in an educational setting where academic development is the primary activity. Experience working with students in a non-classroom based instructional model, including Independent Study, home school, and/or charter programs. Experience working with individualized instruction, including supporting students through personalized learning plans and independent study models.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application and AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) ALL college transcripts (JC and University) and a copy of the degree. 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s). Education and/or Training: BA/BS Degree Credentials and/or Skills: Hold/qualify for a valid CA Teaching Credential authorizing service in a Mild/Moderate Special Education setting. Valid English Language Learner authorization. Valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. Experience: Experience working with students in an educational setting where academic development is the primary activity. Experience working with students in Special Education and/or alternative education including charter and/or court/community school environments.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

  • Copy of Transcript (Complete copies of ALL transcripts if you do NOT hold a valid credential. )
  • Credential Copy (Copy of valid teaching credential. )
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Please carefully review the attached job description for minimum requirements. Only candidates who meet minimum requirements and submit all required documentation will be considered for an interview. The following information must be received before the deadline date for your application to be considered for this position: 1) COMPLETED Edjoin online application and AB2534 2) Resume 3) Three (3) recent letters of recommendation (signed and dated within the last 18 months) 4) ALL college transcripts (JC and University) and a copy of the degree. 5) Copy of your California credential (s) authorizing service in this area(s). Education and/or Training: BA/BS Degree Credentials and/or Skills: Hold/qualify for a valid CA Teaching Credential authorizing service in a Mild/Moderate Special Education setting. Valid English Language Learner authorization. Valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV H-6 printout required. Experience: Experience working with students in an educational setting where academic development is the primary activity. Experience working with students in Special Education and/or alternative education including charter and/or court/community school environments.

All applicants will be contacted via e-mail. If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

  • Copy of Transcript (Complete copies of ALL transcripts if you do NOT hold a valid credential. )
  • Credential Copy (Copy of valid teaching credential. )
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation)
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information


IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.