Secondary Education Specialist (Extensive Support Needs)

Palo Alto Unified School District; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee (self)

Job summary

Palo Alto Unified School District seeks a Secondary Education Specialist (Extensive Support Needs) to support high school students with IEPs. The Education Specialist will serve as a classroom teacher in SPED and general education settings at Gunn High School, leading a learning center and coordinating support in the least restrictive environment.

The role emphasizes case management, professionalism, strong communication with families, parent engagement, and collaborative planning with

Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document )
• Credential Copy (This is a Required Document )
• Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document )
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (This is a Required Document (minimum 2))
• Resume (This is a Required Document )

Responsibilities

• Lead a learning center to support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment.
• Serve as classroom teacher in SPED and general education settings.
• Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement individualized education plans.

Skills

Case management

Professionalism

Communication

Parent engagement

Collaboration

Education

Teaching credential

Job description

Secondary Education Specialist (Extensive Support Needs) at Palo Alto Unified School District

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

9/25/2026

Contact

Jaime Anderson

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

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Placement on Teachers Salary

Length of Work Year

187 Days

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Gunn High School

Department

Special Education

Benefits

100% Employee (self)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Education Specialist will serve as classroom teacher in both special education/general education settings at the elementary level, leading a learning center to support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment. Case management, professionalism, communication, parent engagement and partnerships and ability to collaborate with colleagues are cornerstones to this position.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document )
• Credential Copy (This is a Required Document )
• Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document )
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (This is a Required Document (minimum 2))
• Resume (This is a Required Document )

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript (This is a Required Document )
• Credential Copy (This is a Required Document )
• Letter of Introduction (This is a Required Document )
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (This is a Required Document (minimum 2))
• Resume (This is a Required Document )

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• Palo Alto Unified School District
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