What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Special Day Class - Moderate/Severe (2025-2026) position at Kern County Superintendent of Schools?
**These positions are for the 2025-2026 school year.**
Under the direction of the Principal - Special Education Programs, this position provides specialized instruction to pupils to meet the goals and objectives as developed in the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Prepares standards-based lesson plans, materials, and classroom strategies as appropriate for the students’ level(s) of functioning and prepares schedules and timelines to implement classroom activities. Develops the instructional portion of the IEP for each student, including assessing present levels, writing appropriate, standards-based goals and objectives, and participating in the IEP meeting. Education:
1. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
2. Master’s degree in Special Education is preferred.
3. Minimally possesses a valid California credential authorizing the teaching in a Moderate/Severe classroom.
4. Area of Emphasis: Possess a valid California credential for the Moderate/Severe population.
Experience:
1. Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEPs for children who may have some or all of the following conditions: severe to profound mental retardation, non-ambulatory, in need of feeding training, in need of toilet training, seizure disorders, severe deficits in fine and gross motor functioning as well as behavioral issues associated with an autism spectrum disorder.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, materials, and strategies for educating students with mild to moderate or moderate to severe disabling conditions.
3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with support services, including an instructional aide, interpreters, audiologist, physical and occupational therapist, speech therapist, adaptive physical education specialist, psychologist, and school nurse.
Must possess a private vehicle, valid California driver’s license and carry current automobile insurance with at least minimum coverage for public liability and property damage.
Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.
Salary : $58,281 - $108,577
