Project Resource Teacher; ESN​/ECSE Credential Special Education Intern Support Provider- ESN​/ECSE

San Diego Unified School District Teacher Preparation and Support Department - San Diego, California Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5933484
• Final date to receive applications: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Sep 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Project Resource Teacher (ESN and/or ECSE Credential Special Education Intern Support Provider- ESN and/or ECSE). This opportunity is open to current contracted tenured teachers within the San Diego Unified School District.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Various Working Locations
• A minimum of five years successful teaching experience in special education settings; at least two years of service at a priority staffing school; experience providing support for new teachers; site based leadership experience; knowledge of coaching strategies and working with adult learners, experience and strategies for multilingual learner instruction, preferred but not required.
• This application requires you to respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.

Examples of Duties:

The Extensive Support Needs (ESN) and/or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Intern Support Provider mentors and coaches intern teachers assigned to ESN and/or ECSE settings in schools throughout the district in accordance with the guidelines established by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Through a reflective coaching model, the intern support provider offers intensive, individualized support designed to facilitate new teacher growth and student achievement in an urban school setting.

The intern support provider mentors, coaches and guides the intern teacher in fulfilling all professional teaching responsibilities to include implementing district initiatives, curriculum, policies and reforms. The intern support provider facilitates intern teacher communication and collaboration with district staff and related service providers as applicable. Additionally, the intern support provider collaborates with university supervisors, site administrators and school staff to facilitate a productive experience for the intern teacher.

The incumbent will expected to provide ongoing guidance and assistance to interns at school sites in:

• Development and implementation of assessment, teaching and classroom management strategies and materials
• Selection and provision of appropriate instructional materials, accommodations, adaptations, and modifications to provide access to instructional programs for students with extensive and/or mild moderate disabilities
• Development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Transition Plans (TPs) and/ or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that comply with federal and state regulations.
• Collaboration with parents, service providers, district staff and community representatives and other professionals to conduct effective IEP, TP, and/ or IFSP meetings.
• Use of district online platforms and integrated technology for communication, record keeping, and instructional purposes.
• Daily and weekly planning and co-teaching as applicable.
• Mastery of the California Teaching Performance Expectations completing a teaching performance assessment (CalTPA or edTPA).
• Promote reflection and improve intern teacher practice through a reflective coaching model: preconference, lesson observation and post conference.
• Maintain Weekly Outlook Calendar to include site specific appointments, department professional development, and intern program meetings.
• Participate in ongoing support provider training with…