Special Education Certificated Pool

Description

Please note that on 9/28/2021, the Board of Education mandated the COVID-19 vaccination as a requirement for employment.

• Adaptive PE
• Visually Impaired (VI)
• School Psychologist
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH)
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Moderate/Severe
• Mild/Moderate
• Any other special education teaching or non-classroom position
• Other Health Impairment (OHI)
• Medically Fragile (MF)
• Early Childhood Special Education

• Are eligible for a short-term staffing permit (see CCTC requirements).
• Hold a valid teaching credentials, or
• Are enrolled in a college/university to attain a teaching credential, or
• Are intern eligible through their college or university, or

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If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, please remember that as of January 1, 2017, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your credential. Visit the CCTC website (Download PDF reader) for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates eligible for a credential may be considered. Please reference the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website for details (click here to view).
• A valid credential.

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Supplemental Information

• Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will be reaching out to your professional reference contacts in the screening process of this application.
• Cover letter and resume
• A copy of a valid teaching credential, proof of enrollment in a credentialing program (candidates must be scheduled to graduate within 6 months), proof of intern eligibility, or proof of short-term staffing permit eligibility.
• On-line employment application
• A copy of written reference letters within the last two years is desirable.
• Response to the supplemental questionnaire

Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered. The supplemental questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience. The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume must be attached, but it does not substitute for completing the work history and education sections of the employment application.

Examination Process

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The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

Click here to see a guide to our eligibility lists.

Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigation/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The San Diego Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information is [email protected], 619.725.8000, or by mail, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103. The Title II Coordinator's contact information is [email protected] 619.725.5678 or by mail, 4100 Normal Street Room 3126, San Diego, CA 92103. The 504 Coordinator's contact information is [email protected] at 619.344.6420 or by mail, 5465 El Cajon Blvd. Room B-2, San Diego, CA 92115 It is the policy of the San Diego Unified School District to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation.