Special Education High School Teacher- Moderate/Severe Extensive Support Needs

Antelope Valley Union High School District; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Orthodontia

Job summary

Antelope Valley Union High School District is seeking a Special Education High School Teacher for Moderate/Severe Extensive Support Needs for the 2026/2027 school year. The position requires EL Authorized and Autism Authorization, with interviews by appointment only.

A signing bonus is offered for fully credentialed teachers. Requirements include a Preliminary or Clear Credential, transcripts, letters of recommendation or references, and a resume.

Qualifications

• EL Authorized and Autism Authorization required.
• Interview priority given to Highly Qualified Teachers with Preliminary or Clear Credential.
• Signing bonus for fully credentialed Special Education teachers.
• Documentation required: transcript showing degree, three letters of recommendation or references, and resume.

Responsibilities

• Development of small learning communities.
• Standards based instruction and curriculum.
• Research-based instructional strategies.
• Use of multiple formative assessments.
• Experience with PowerSchool and office tools.
• Working with at-risk youth at a Title I site.
• Multicultural education and secondary literacy initiatives.

Skills

EL Authorized

Experience with at-risk youth

Tools

PowerSchool

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Special Education High School Teacher- Moderate/Severe Extensive Support Needs - Anticipated for 2026/2027 School Year

About the Employer

Are you an educator that wants to make an impact in students' lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? Antelope Valley Union High School Union District is the place for you! AVUHSD is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. AVUHSD places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students' personal, emotional, and academic well-being.

Duties/Qualifications:

• EL Authorized
  • Ongoing Professional collaboration
  • Development of small learning communities
  • Standards based instruction and curriculum
  • Research based instructional strategies
  • Multiple formative assessments
  • Basic computer programs such as PowerSchool, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word & Excel
  • Working with at-risk youth/working at a Title I school, working with special needspopulations.
  • Multicultural education
  • Secondary Literacy implementation

Requirements / Qualifications

* Seeking Special Education Moderate/Severe Extensive Support Needs Teacher

* All interviews will be by appointment only.

* Signing bonus for fully credentialed Special Education teachers.

*Interview priority will be given to Highly Qualified Teachers who hold a Preliminary or Clear Credential.

*Requirements from each bulleted group below MUST be met before your application will be considered:

• Copy of Transcript (Showing Degree Awarded)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)

OR Letter(s) of Reference (3)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

3/20/2026

Contact

Jamie Wolfe

661-948-7655 2224

Number of Openings

Not Specified

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add'l Salary Info

$61,216.72 - $135,620.49

Length of Work Year

traditional

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Placement

Up to 20 years of teaching experience will be considered for placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule for fully credentialed teachers.

Credential Required

Appropriate Preliminary or Clear Credential, EL Authorized, Autism Authorization

Work Days

187 days

Interviews are by Schedule Appointment Only

Only those that meet the listed requirements will be called for an Interview.

Subject Areas Include:

Moderate/Severe Extensive Support Needs

Health and welfare benefits

Medical, vision, dental and ortho

File #

25-26-83