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SPED Moderate/Severe (Extensive Support Needs) Teacher - Alameda High (1.0 FTE)

Alameda Unified School District, California, MO, United States


The Alameda Unified School District is committed to upholding our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation. Our vision is that each and every child is compassionate, confident, and feels successful, academically prepared, and able to make meaningful, positive impact in their lives, the lives of others, and the world around them. We are a diverse community of seventeen (17) schools serving approximately 9,000 students ranging from Preschool to Adult Learners. Our students represent many cultures and ethnic groups, with 72 languages spoken by students. Approximately 14% of our students are English Language Learners; 12% receive Special Education Services; and 29% are Socioeconomically Disadvantaged. Our student population is comprised of 7% African American, 27% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 30% White, and 12% Two or more races.

Job Summary
All interested internal and external applicants are encouraged to apply during the posting period. This posting is a Seniority Preference Posting and qualified internal applicants have priority in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Seniority Posting Dates
Opening: 4/3/2026 – Closing: 4/8/2026

Reopened: 4/9/2026

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California Teaching Credential – Education Specialist: Moderate to Severe Disabilities or Extensive Support Needs.

English Learner Authorization or an approved alternative required.

Desired: Bilingual in Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese.

Application Documents
Please be sure to attach all the following documents: resume, introduction letter, transcripts or a copy of your degree, CBEST scores, CSET scores, credential, and letters of recommendation.

Non-Discrimination Policy
The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The AUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the Alameda Unified School District efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in AUSD employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Educational Services department. Any questions regarding Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 or Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, please contact: Kirsten Zazo Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services 2060 Challenger Drive Alameda, CA 94501 510.337.7095 Telephone 510.337.7018 Fax.

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