Mild/Moderate Teacher

Mild/Moderate Teacher JobID: 2779 Position Type: Special Education/Teacher - Mild/Moderate Date Posted: 6/25/2026 Location: Bubb Elementary Date Available: 08/06/2026 Closing Date: until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Mountain View Whisman School District Human Resources Department Job Title: Educational Specialist Mild/Moderate Classification: Certificated Date Reviewed: Date Revised: Compensation 2026-2027 school year - $89,244 - $160,001 Up to two (2) stipends available for Masters, Doctorate, Special Education Credential, National Board Certification, or Bilingual credential (BCLAD or BASP.) A Hiring Bonus will be offered for hard to fill positions (Special Education, BCLAD) - $10,000 hiring bonus, paid over 3 years Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university A valid California Special Education teaching credential Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate; Moderate/Severe; or Extensive Needs with EL Authorization) Education Specialist Instruction Credential (ECSE � for preschool positions only) Valid Driver's License or Government Issued Identification Desired Two years-experience in Special Education Knowledge of and experience with a variety of assessment tools and techniques Ability to assess, prescribe, instruct, and evaluate the learning needs of individual students Detailed working knowledge of the various exceptionalities Position Description The Educational Specialist, under the direction of the Director of Special Education in consultation with the site principal, performs a variety of duties supporting the site's Special Education program. The Educational Specialist will provide instruction in the subjects required by the district and authorized by credential(s) utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate learning activities, guides, textbooks and other instructional materials provided by the district. Duties and Responsibilities Assists in identifying the students' needs through assessment Contacts the parent or guardian to obtain consent for assessments, reviews program plans, and secures permission for placement to be made in an instructional component Coordinates and develops the writing of the students' Individual Education Plans/Programs (IEP) with active participation of parents/guardians Participates with the Student Study Team in approval of instructional plans developed for each child Monitors implementation and provides instruction and/or service as required in the approved Individual Education Plan (IEP) Evaluates student progress, maintains necessary records indicating students' performance, and revises Individual Education Plans (IEP's) as appropriate Coordinates, consults and collaborates with administrators, colleagues, general education classroom teachers, parents, and various support staff regarding instructional planning and services for individuals with exceptional needs Creates and maintains an effective learning environment in which positive self-concept and self-help activities are stressed Manage and plans responsibilities for instructional assistants assigned to program Attend mandatory meetings (IEP, SST, Faculty, et al) Attend to contractual obligations Continue to improve as a professional educator by engaging in district-provided and self-selected professional growth opportunities Physical Demands and Working Conditions 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 continuously required to speak and listen for extended periods. The employee is also required to sit or stand for long periods, and to regularly walk; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms;…