Special Education Teacher: Extensive Support Needs 2026-2027 School Year

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 59,126 - 119,715; Full time

Job summary

The Panama-Buena Vista Union School District in Bakersfield is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time teaching position in special education. Applicants must hold the appropriate California Special Education Teaching Credential with CLAD/CTEL authorization. The salary range for this role is $59,126 to $119,715, subject to experience and educational qualifications.

Additional benefits include up to $19,793 for insurance plans, along with extra compensation for Master’s and Doctorate Degree holders. Candidates can apply online, and additional qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Appropriate California Special Education Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with CLAD/CTEL authorization is required.
• An additional Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential is desirable.
• Experience in an accredited educational institution is preferred.

Skills

California Special Education Credential

CLAD/CTEL authorization

Additional Multiple or Single Subject credential

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Post-baccalaureate units

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

Appropriate California Special Education Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with CLAD/CTEL authorization is required. An additional Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential is desirable (Dual credential).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Copy of Transcripts


• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)


• Letters of Recommendations (2x)


• Resume

WORKING CONDITIONS

Full Time

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply Online. If you are currently subbing for the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District (P-BVUSD) you must select "No" under the question that asks if you are a current employee of P-BVUSD. This will prompt you the correct application.

SALARY AND TERMS OF SERVICE

Annual Salary Range: $59,126 to $119,715, with 25 incremental steps. Step placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of years of prior experience in the position classification within an accredited educational institution. Additionally, column placement on the salary schedule is determined by the number of educational-related post-baccalaureate units earned from a regionally accredited college or university (new hires are not eligible for placement on Column VII in their first year of District employment). Additional compensation of $1,500 per year for Special Education teachers. Additional compensation of $1,500 per year for Master's Degree holders or additional compensation of $2,500 per year for Doctorate Degree holders. The District currently contributes up to $19,793.00 towards family, dental, medical, and vision insurance plans, along with a life insurance plan for the employee.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

More than one interview may be required. Not every qualified candidate can expect to be interviewed for the opening. All requested information must be included to be considered for an interview.

BACKGROUND CHECK

As required by California State Law, should you be employed by the district, your fingerprints will be submitted to the Justice Department and the FBI for a background check. Processing fee will be at the applicant’s expense.

EEO STATEMENTS

Panama-Buena Vista Union School District prohibits discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. P-BVUSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment (including sexual), intimidation and bullying or title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at [phone] or 4200 Ashe Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313.