Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) - Various Locations

San Mateo-Foster City School District; Foster City (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipends: Masters $1000

Doctorate $1500

RSP/SDC $2500

ASAH Certification $2500

BCLAD $1000

BCLAD immersion $2500

Montessori Certified $2500

Title I School $2500

Medical benefits: lowest-cost HMO plan

Job summary

San Mateo-Foster City School District is seeking an Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) for multiple locations. The role requires a Mild/Moderate Credential with Autism certification or a Mod/Severe credential. Applicants should attach 3 letters of recommendation, transcripts, a letter of introduction, and a resume during the application.

Salary range is generous and reflects 186 days of work per year. Stipends and advanced certificates are noted, with benefits and a strong district

Qualifications

• Mild/Moderate Credential with Autism certificate or Mod/Severe Credential.
• 3 letters of recommendation; transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Letter of Introduction; Letters of Recommendation; Resume are requested.

Education

Mild/Moderate Credential with Autism certificate or Mod/Severe Credential

Job description

Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) - Various Locations at San Mateo-Foster City School District

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Date Posted: 9/25/2026

Contact: Sonya Chan

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: Pay Range: $73,107 - $123,675 Annually

Length of Work Year: 186 days per year

Employment Type: Full Time

About The Employer

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three schools with all grades (K–8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-plan

SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Job Summary

The San Mateo-Foster City School District is seeking an Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) teacher. We accept up to 12 years of experience! Personalized Induction at no cost to teachers! Work with a GREAT district!!

Requirements / Qualifications

• Mild/Moderate Credential with Autism certificate or Mod/Severe Credential. San Mateo Foster City District hires interns and those in the process of completing their credentials.
• Please attach 3 letters of recommendation *Transcripts will be required upon hire
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Stipends for Teachers Masters $1000 Doctorate $1,500 RSP/SDC $2,500 ASAH Certification $2,500 BCLAD $1,000 BCLAD (assigned to immersion school) $2,500 Montessori Certified (assigned to Montessori school) $2,500 Title I School $2,500 Medical benefits: 100% of the lowest cost HMO plan for employee-only coverage, no cash back. Commencing in the 2026-2027 plan year, the District's contribution toward two-party coverage shall increase to 33 1/3% annually until the District reaches a maximum contribution of 100% of the two-party lowest HMO plan premium in the 2028-2029 plan year.

CalSTRS Links:

• CalSTRS Info for New Educators