Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe)

Coachella Valley Unified School District; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Coachella Valley Unified School District in Thermal, CA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) to join our team for the 184-day academic year.

The position requires California Education Specialist Credential or Intern eligibility, CLAD/ELA certification, and a strong record of collaboration with families and staff.

Salary is pay dependent on experience, with a band from $65,655 to $136,033 and a 12-year certificated experience credit accepted at hire.

Qualifications

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential for ESN or Intern eligibility.
• CLAD, ELA1 or ELAE certification is required.
• Submit letters of introduction and three signed recommendations.
• Include resume, transcripts, credential copies and TB clearance.

Education

California Education Specialist Credential (ESN)

Intern Eligibility Letter

CLAD / ELA1 / ELAE Certification

Transcript

Credential Copy

Letter of Introduction

Letters of Recommendation

Resume

TB clearance

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) at Coachella Valley Unified School District

Application Deadline

10/20/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/6/2026

Contact

Adianna Ortiz

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add'l Salary Info

$65,655 - $136,033 (12 years of certificated teaching experience accepted upon hire)

Length of Work Year

10 months - 184 days

Employment Type

Full Time

About The Employer

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) or Intern Eligibility Letter. 2. Certification CLAD, ELA1 or ELAE 3. Letter of Introduction 4. Three letters of recommendation SIGNED and DATED within ONE YEAR 5. Resume 6. TB clearance (If hired TB clearance must be within 6 months)
• Certification (CLAD, ELA1 or ELAE)
• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Valid California Education Specialist Credential or University Intern Letter)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation signed and dated (within 1 year))
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination based on disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at [phone]. The District’s 504 Coordinator is the Director Child Welfare and Attendance and can be reached at [phone].

Links Related To This Job

• The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
• Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
• Coachella Valley Unified - Map-Location
• Coachella Valley Unified School District - website
• The Desert Sun - Local Newspaper
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