Teacher, Autism

About the Employer

The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county's 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The job of Teacher, Autism is done for the purpose(s) of developing special education students' success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

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Requirements/Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: Experience relevant to the above duties will be considered when making the selection decision. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university required; Master's Degree desirable. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES: Possession of a valid California Moderate/Severe Education Specialist or equivalent Special Education teaching credential authorizing instruction in a moderate/severe disabled program or Mild/Moderate Education Specialist with added Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Intern eligibility will be considered) CTEL Certification or EL equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE Applicants who are applying for a valid credential or have not utilized their credentials within the last 39 months of employment in a school district must show verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement Successful candidates will be compliant with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) at the secondary level in Math, Science, English, and Social Science or become compliant within one year of employment Valid California Driver's License

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:

• Credential Copy (Valid California Moderate/Severe Education Specialist or equivalent Special Education teaching credential authorizing instruction in a moderate/severe disabled program or Mild/Moderate Education Specialist with added Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Intern eligibility will be considered)
• Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author's name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author's signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
• Resume (Employment information on Resume must be current and consistent with the employment information on the EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)

Comments and Other Information

• RECRUITMENT PROCESS. PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING: Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered. If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces) Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add "" as a trusted sender to your e-mail account. These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order. RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination. Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental. The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying 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, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, 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. For questions or complaints, please contact: Equity Compliance Officer: Amanda Corridan, Chief Academic Officer, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA ; (see below) ; ; Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA ; (see below) ; ; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA ; (see below) ; This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.

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