Teacher, Special Education, Extensive Support Needs Pool (2026-2027 School Year)

Lemon Grove School District; Lemon Grove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemon Grove School District in Lemon Grove, California seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Extensive Support Needs pool for the 2026-2027 school year. The position involves providing an educational program for students with learning or behavior handicaps, in a self-contained class, under site administrator supervision and with the Coordinator of Special Education.

Responsibilities include individual and small group instruction aligned to IEP goals, counseling supports, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and graduate level coursework in special education.

Responsibilities

• Teaches pupils basic learning skills and subject matter.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction with emphasis on basic skill areas which need remediation.
• Provide individualized and small group counseling on educational and personal problems related to total growth and development.
• Monitors and evaluates progress towards goals stated in the IEPs.
• Trains and directs classroom assistants and volunteers in the classroom.
• Communicates with parents and holds conferences to discuss pupil progress.
• Maintains professional competence through district/in-service activities.

Skills

Special Education

IEP development

Behavior management

Counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Graduate coursework in Special Education

Job description

Teacher, Special Education, Extensive Support Needs Pool (2026-2027 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5863072
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Special Education Teacher, Extensive Support Needs

Location: District School Sites

School Year: 2026-2027 Open until filled.

CLASS TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Definition: Under the direction of the site administrator with assistance from the Coordinator of Special Education, provide an educational program for students with learning and/or behavior handicaps whose Individualized Education Program (IEP) specifies placement in a self-contained special education class.

Essential Duties:

• Teaches pupils basic learning skills and subject matter commensurate with emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
• Provides individualized and group instruction with emphasis on basic skill areas which need remediation.
• Provide individualized and small group counseling on educational and personal problems related to total growth and development.
• Selects and adopts from a wide variety of remedial instructional methods and materials those which meet the present needs of pupils assigned to the class.
• Monitors and evaluates expected progress towards goals stated in the IEP's of all students placed in the class.
• Trains and directs the work of classroom assistants and volunteers in the classroom.
• Instruct pupils in other areas of the course of study as specified in state law or administrative regulations and procedures of the District.
• Provides a learning environment that will promote high standards of pupil behavior and positive attitudes toward self and others.
• Cooperates in mainstreaming of pupils into regular classrooms in conformance with legal requirements.
• Assess academic and social growth of pupils assigned to the class; keeps appropriate records and prepares reports as required by District or state regulations.
• Participates in the development and revision of the IEP for students placed in the class.
• Participates with other professional staff on the Child Study Committee in assessing the needs of students referred to the Committee.
• Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
• Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
• Selects and orders books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Completes District forms and applications and distributes bulletins to pupils as required.
• Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities and shares in the sponsorship of student activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings at the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Administers group tests in accordance with the District testing program.
• Serves as a member of the CSC and IEP team.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and graduate level courses in special education. Prior experience in working with learning handicapped or behavior disordered children is desirable with better than average recommendations from supervisors or other professionals who have observed the performance of the teacher.

Licenses and Other Requirements: Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs
Post-offer physical examination and drug screen
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Current X-ray or tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter

Physical Demands: Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $69,977 to $135,118 Per Year