Special Day Class Transitional Kindergarten; TK) Teacher Almaden Elementary

Recruitment began on May 28, 2026

and the job listing Expires on August 28, 2026

Almaden Elementary School

August 2026

$75,654.00 – $ per year

Special Education, Transitional Kindergarten, Special Day Class Teacher (SDC), Education Specialist

The impact you will have: As an Education Specialist, you will serve as an instructional leader dedicated to empowering students with diverse learning needs to reach their full potential. You will support students in building strong academic foundations, developing social-emotional skills, and strengthening the life skills necessary for independence and long-term success. Our district offers a continuum of programs from preschool through postsecondary, providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact at every stage of a student’s journey.

We are seeking passionate, student-centered educators who believe in high expectations, inclusive practices, and inspiring every learner to discover their own greatness. A more detailed job description is available at  .

You are a compassionate and skilled educator who believes every student can thrive with the right supports and high expectations. You are committed to inclusive practices, collaboration, and implementing IEPs with fidelity while focusing on meaningful student growth. Above all, you are passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs to build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

An SDC teacher (Special Day Class teacher) is a credentialed special education teacher who provides specialized, intensive instruction to students with IEPs who require more support than can be provided in a general education classroom alone.
SDC teachers work with smaller class sizes and tailor instruction to meet students’ academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and life skill goals.

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.

Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

When will you hear back from us:
Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to credentials.

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in permanent status and have passed probation.

• free medical and dental coverage for our employees who work at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week)
• 21-vacation days, and 11-paid holidays for 10-month employees!
• For 11-month employees, you earn 21-vacation days and 12-paid holidays.
• For 12-month employees, you earn 27-vacation days and 13-paid holidays.

San José Unified is an innovative urban school district that prepares today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. We are reinventing the education system by bringing together teachers and staff with parents and students, inspiring each to discover their own greatness. Serving…