Special Education Teacher - Moderate/Severe at Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS)
About the Employer
Welcome to Nevada County Superintendent of Schools – where your passion for education meets exceptional opportunities! As a vital part of our NCSOS organization, you'll find a diverse range of rewarding job opportunities that contribute to the success of multiple school districts and charter schools across the county. Our mission is to provide exemplary countywide leadership, facilitation, and support to create, sustain, and encourage high-quality educational programs for all students. With a commitment to high academic standards, safe and engaging learning environments, and fostering community partnerships, we are dedicated to preparing students for a future of success. Join a team that values hard work, offers career growth opportunities, and takes pride in creating a workplace that people are excited to be a part of. Nevada County Superintendent of Schools is the County Office of Education for Western Nevada County, California. We are a rural community located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills, situated between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Nevada County is a vibrant community that is ranked highly for its quality of life and offers a picturesque setting for both work and leisure. If you're passionate about making a difference in education, NCSOS is the golden opportunity you've been looking for!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Our Special Education Services Department is searching for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our county program. In this role, you will design and deliver specialized, data-driven instruction to students with diverse, low incidence, or intensive learning needs across our regional programs. You will act as the Case Manager for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), leading a multidisciplinary team of therapists, paraprofessionals, and districts to ensure equitable access and student success for our students with Extensive Support Needs in our beautiful Western County foothills.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please only include the required items indicated. If you are not yet credentialed or already in a program we highly encourage you to look into the Golden State Teacher Grant Program (see link in the posting). The Golden State Teacher Grant Program (GSTG) encourages students to consider earning a teaching credential and teach in a high-need field, at a priority school, in California for four years, within five years after completing a teacher preparation program. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) may award $20,000 GSTGs to over 4,400 eligible students across California, that are enrolled in a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved teacher preparation program on or after January 1, 2020. Grant applicants must agree to all terms and conditions of the GSTG program or be required to repay the grant. NCSOS qualifies as a priority school and our Special Education teacher positions are considered "high-need fields".
- Credential Copy (Credential Copy or Proof of Intern Eligibility)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters written within the last three (3) years)
- Resume
- Certificate of Completion of Staff Development OR Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe OR Specialist Instruction in Special Education - Severely Handicapped (Must have Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization)
OR University Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe
Requirements / Qualifications
Please only include the required items indicated. If you are not yet credentialed or already in a program we highly encourage you to look into the Golden State Teacher Grant Program (see link in the posting). The Golden State Teacher Grant Program (GSTG) encourages students to consider earning a teaching credential and teach in a high-need field, at a priority school, in California for four years, within five years after completing a teacher preparation program. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) may award $20,000 GSTGs to over 4,400 eligible students across California, that are enrolled in a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved teacher preparation program on or after January 1, 2020. Grant applicants must agree to all terms and conditions of the GSTG program or be required to repay the grant. NCSOS qualifies as a priority school and our Special Education teacher positions are considered "high-need fields".
- Credential Copy (Credential Copy or Proof of Intern Eligibility)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) letters written within the last three (3) years)
- Resume
- Certificate of Completion of Staff Development OR Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe OR Specialist Instruction in Special Education - Severely Handicapped (Must have Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization)
OR University Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe
Comments and Other Information
Only complete applications with all required attachments will be considered.
Comments and Other Information
Only complete applications with all required attachments will be considered.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
8/24/2026
Contact
Julie Stedman
5304786400 2033
5304786400 2033
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$62,223 - $111,385 Annually
$62,223 - $111,385 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Start $62,223 - $111,385(steps 1-25) DOE. Non-negotiable maximum for initial placement, step 16 ($102,315).
Length of Work Year
185 days (Mid-August thru Mid-June)
Employment Type
Full Time
Start Date
2026/27 School Year
Age Range
To be determined based on program need
Classroom Site
7 Hills
Generous benefit package
Plan 8 covered for emp + all dependents and vison & dental covered for emp
Masters Stipend
$1566 annually
Retirement System
CalSTRS