Education Specialist Teacher, Elementary - Moderate/Severe (Autism - UTK/K), 2026-27 School Year

g physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias covered by appropriate law.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Appropriate Education Specialist Credential in Moderate/Severe and an English Learner authorization required (credential

must be completed by August 10, 2026)
• NCLB compliant
• Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of

stakeholders
• Ability to learn laws, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to the Los Alamitos Unified

School District
• Successful classroom teaching experience and the design and implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs
• Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success
• A results-oriented, goal-driven, collaborative approach to work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members
• Ability to assist teachers, staff members, and parents in planning and implementing student educational programs
• Ability to work with students individually, and in small or large groups; ability to direct staff to work with students individually or in

groups
• Outstanding skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, innovation and creativity
• Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent/Designee

ASSIGNMENT
• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with an individualized educational program (IEP); students with mild/moderate

qualifying conditions
• Provide direct instruction in assigned academic areas to enable students to access curriculum and benefit from their instruction
• Provide consultation, resource information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to parents and to regular staff

members
• Collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers
• Assess and observe student progress on a regular basis, revise IEPs as appropriate
• Serve as the case carrier for students and lead all aspects of IEP development
• Provide leadership and direction to instructional aides
• Serve as member of the site’s special education leadership team
• Work collaboratively with SELPA and other stakeholders
• Attend staff development as required and participate in providing staff development for general education staff
• Willingness to work and provide Extended School Year programs as needed
• Assignment begins: August 10, 2026

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule with starting salary between $74,293 (Step 1) - $113,158 (Step 10); maximum

outside years accepted nine; including up to two years credit for Substitute Teaching experience
• Generous fringe benefit package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance for employee; dependent coverage available

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting documentation: A

letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al), resume, three (3) current letters

of recommendation, copy of valid credential(s) or program status letter and unofficial transcripts showing BA and higher
• Current employees only need to submit a letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in

Los Al) and resume via email to [email protected]
• Selected applicants will be notified of interview
• For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION PACKET: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12pm