SELPA Teacher Visually Impaired

Join to apply for the SELPA Teacher Visually Impaired role at Lawndale Elementary School District

Final date to receive applications: Until Filled
Contact: Liz Johnson ) 50061

Number of Openings: 1
Salary: $70,564 - $130,573 annually plus full benefit package
Length of Work Year: 185 contracted days

Employment Type:

Full Time

At Lawndale Elementary School District, we’re dedicated to building brighter futures for every student. Serving preschool through 8th grade, we are a community-driven district that values equity, student success, and meaningful connections. We focus on meeting individual student needs, raising academic achievement, and creating engaging learning environments. Through strong partnerships with families, staff, and the community, we ensure every student has an opportunity to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team shaping tomorrow’s leaders in a supportive, collaborative, and inspiring environment.

Applicants must hold a current and valid California Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential - Visual Impairments. A master’s degree is preferred. This is an itinerant position working with the Southwest Special Education Local Plan Area (SW SELPA).

• Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential - Visual Impairments & English Language Learner Authorization (e.g., CLAD, BCLAD, ELA
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• Resume
• Letter of Introduction
• Transcripts (Conferral of Bachelor's degree)
• Valid Driver’s License
• 3 letters of recommendation (dated within the last 12 months, no supervisor required)
• CBEST Test Results or equivalent

• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards, SJUSD curriculum and SJUSD policies
• Knowledge of IDEA federal regulations
• Ability to organize curriculum to facilitate student understanding of subject matter
• Ability to infuse technology and other 21st Century Skills (critical thinking, problem solving, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and global citizenship) into the curriculum
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office and school-based staff, students, parents and community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Effective January 1, 2025, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with all educational institutions, regardless of the length of service. This includes school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and state special schools. This information is required to comply with Assembly Bill 2534 (AB 2534). The Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive and safe work environment where employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law.

No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

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