Special Education Teacher

Gadsden School Dist 32; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden School Dist 32 in District-Wide locations is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support student success in academics, interpersonal skills, and daily living activities. The role collaborates with teachers, specialists, and administrators to implement lesson plans and address instructional needs.

The position reports to Assigned Administrator and requires building individualized supports, delivering targeted instruction, and communicating progress to parents or guardians.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• There is an emphasis on collaborating with teachers, specialists and administrators to address instructional issues.

Responsibilities

• Working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods.
• Directing other persons within a small work unit.
• Tracking budget expenditures.

Skills

Assessments

Office software

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education Department
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026
• Location: District-Wide

• Position Type: Special Education Department
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026
• Location: District-Wide

Special Education Teacher

Purpose Statement

The job of Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living; supervising students within the intervention classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group an individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This job reports to Assigned Administrator

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS

are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE

is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

ABILITY

is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; adapting to changing work priorities; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. Experience: Job related experience is required. Education: Bachelors degree in job-related area.