Education Specialist Teacher - Pool; Certificated

2026 - 2027 | Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Teacher - Pool (Certificated)

Encinitas, California

• Job : 5604988
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Mar 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) is located in North Coastal San Diego County and comprises middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities that enable students to engage and excel. Our success is driven by the dedication of our educators and support staff.

This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist (Previously Moderate/Severe) for upcoming middle and high school opportunities within our district. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students who require significant support and a strong commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. As positions become available, selected candidates may be contacted to provide individualized instruction, implement functional academic and life skills programming, and support students in achieving their IEP goals.

Possession of a valid California Education Specialist Instruction credential in the subject matter of posting. Authorization in Extensive Support Needs highly desirable.

English Learners Authorization.

Applications submitted without all of the following required documents will not be accepted. All documents must be combined and uploaded as one attachment.

• Letter of Introduction (current and relative to the position)
• Resume
• Credentials/Certificates (include all required credentials and certifications. Copies of CTC credentials must be current screenshots of the credential document details page showing your name, document name, status, subjects, authorizations, and expiration date. Certificates will not be accepted.)
• Copy of Transcript (BA/BS transcript along with all post‑Bachelor’s degree transcripts showing degrees awarded; unofficial copies accepted)
• Recommendation Letters (three current letters dated within the last two years)

$71,571 to $103,136 per year (full‑time). Part‑time assignments are prorated.

• Pay dependent on experience
• Candidates with two or more years of full‑time K‑12 public school experience start on step 3 (maximum starting step).

2026‑27 School Year | 186 Days

Employment Type:

Pool – used to fill current or future opportunities at middle or high school level, including both part‑time and full‑time positions.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources – Certificated
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San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status, or association with a person or group. SDUHSD requires that personnel intervene when safely possible to address any act of discrimination.

The position is designated as Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required; please email  Please review the SDUHSD Assurance of Nondiscrimination webpage and related Board policies.