Substitute Teacher - Special Education

Milpitas Unified School District

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 51,000

Part time

17 hours ago
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Job summary

Milpitas Unified School District is seeking certificated substitute teachers to cover in special education classroom settings. You will provide learning experiences and instructional support for students with intensive needs, under the supervision of the principal and school staff.

Candidates should hold a California credential in Special Education and a bachelor's degree, with at least one year of regular classroom experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in appropriate area and at least one year of regular classroom experience.
  • A valid California credential in Special Education.

Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction to handicapped children using appropriate techniques, equipment, facilities, materials and supplies.
  • Review available psychological, academic, medical, health and social information related to the student.
  • Evaluate each student's social and academic needs and develop an Individual Educational Program (IEP).
  • Initiate, review, and modify the student's IEP as needed during the year.
  • Coordinate the special class program with the regular class.
  • Consult with school personnel and parents regarding students' learning behavior.
  • Advise school personnel regarding the special class, its purpose, structure and program eligibility.

Skills

Needs assessment
Reading & interpreting
Report writing
Communication
Problem solving
Instruction interpretation
Apply research to program
Lesson planning
Relationship building
Public speaking

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for certificated substitute teachers willing to substitute in special education classroom settings.

Job Description / Essential Elements: MILPITAS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEACHER - SPECIAL DAY CLASS

DEPARTMENT: School

REPORTS TO: Principal

APPROVED: SALARY SCHEDULE: Certificated Teachers

Basic Function

To provide learning experiences and classroom instruction for children identified as handicapped and having intensive needs that cannot be remediated in the regular program with the use of supplementary aids or services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

  • Provide instruction to handicapped children using appropriate techniques, equipment, physical facilities, instructional materials, and supplies.
  • Review all the available psychological, academic, medical, health, and social information related to the student.
  • Evaluate each student's social and academic needs and develop an Individual Educational Program (IEP).
  • Initiate, review, and modify the student's IEP, as needed, during the year.
  • Coordinate the special class program with the regular class.
  • Consult with school personnel and parents regarding students' learning behavior.
  • Advises school personnel regarding the special class; its purpose, structure, and program eligibility.
  • Confers with appropriate resources and specialists from the Special Services Department.
  • Consults with building principal regarding performance and skills of instructional assistant.
  • Enhances professional standards by participating in seminars, workshops, and classes in special education and district staff development.
  • Continues independent professional growth through research review.
  • Maintains files of special education students.
  • Maintains reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Entrance Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts Degree in appropriate area and at least one (1) year of regular classroom experience.

Abilities
  • Develop needs assessment and individual learning plans for students enrolled in the program.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.
  • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Apply current research and theory to program.
  • Plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, peers, and parents.
  • Speak clearly and concisely in oral and written communication.
Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Credentials, Licenses, Registration

A valid California credential in Special Education.

A valid California driver's license.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.

02/97

Any substitute permit or teaching credential allows for 20 days of substitute work in a single classroom.

Required Documents
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
  • Resume
  • 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit
  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate
  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe
  • Other (Career Substitute Teaching Permit)
  • Single Subject Teaching Credential - Other (Any field)
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects
Comments And Other Information

The Milpitas Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, including discrimination against an individual or group, on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, actual or potential marital or parental status, pregnancy, actual or potential family status, physical or mental disability, nationality, race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, medical condition; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Links Related To This Job
  • Milpitas Unified School District
  • City of Milpitas Information
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  • CalSTRS Info for New Educators
Application Deadline

9/21/2026 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted

8/19/2026

Contact

Maria Elena Montoya

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$225 - $275 Daily

Add'l Salary Info

This substitute position does not qualify for District medical benefits.

Length of Work Year

August 2026 - June 2027

Employment Type

Part Time

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