Special Education Teacher(s) for Moderate/Severe Support Needs ~ 2026/2027 School Year ~Candidacy Pool~

Atascadero UnifiedSee attachment on original job postingDEADLINE: UNTIL FILLED (First Review of Applications - January 23, 2026) SALARY: Placement on Special Education Program Teachers Salary Schedule ($61,766 - $101,296) 15 years creditable experience may be accepted upon verification Master's Degree - 2% on base annual salary Doctorate Degree - additional 2% on base annual salary National Board Certification - additional $1,000 Based on 190 workdays (includes 3 non-student days for training, 2 non-student days for IEP review; additional release time provided during the school year based on caseloads and assessments) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential for Moderate/Severe Disabilities (or in process) OR California Specialist Instruction Credential for Severely Handicapped 2. Bridge Authorization: Extensive Support Needs (ESN) 3. Evidence of Autism training and experience working with students with Autism 4. Appropriate ELL Authorization (CLAD or equivalent) 5. Ability to develop an Individual Education Program (IEP) and facilitate an IEP meeting 6. Ability to Pass DOJ Background/Fingerprint Check 7. Tuberculosis Clearance 8. CPR Certification DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Minimum of three years teaching experience in severely handicapped programs 2. Knowledge and/or understanding of conflict management 3. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) Certification 4. Master's DegreeORDER OF CONSIDERATION: 1. Current AUSD Employees. 2. Out of District Applicants *Make sure to complete the Target Success Sketch after you submit your application. It is considered part of your application.