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Special Education Teacher, SAI Self Contained -- Mild/Moderate (Columbus Elementary) at Glendale Unified School District Share on X Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 6/24/2026 Contact Jill Firstman Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $58,956.00 to $105,936.00 Based on years of experience and education. GUSD accepts up to 11 years of contractual service elsewhere. In addition to the salary, employees receive a monthly stipend of $228.23 for 11 months Length of Work Year 186 days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer In Glendale Unified schools, we focus on maximizing student achievement, fostering students' social and emotional growth, and creating a vibrant, inclusive environment where all children can learn and thrive

Glendale Unified is the third largest school district in Los Angeles County. We proudly serve 25,000 students in preschool through 12th grade and beyond. We proudly offer dual immersion programs in seven languages; Armenian, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Glendale Unified also offers six magnet schools focused on technology, world languages, and visual and performing arts, and a wide variety of Career and Technical Education pathways beginning in middle school. Through a collaborative partnership with Glendale Community College, Glendale Unified offers students multiple opportunities to earn college credit before they graduate from high school, including our Hoover Early College Academy and Glendale High Cloud Computing and Computer Science Academy. We are excelling together to provide our students with endless pathways for success.

Several of our schools are recipients of prestigious awards such as: National Blue Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, California Gold Ribbon Schools, and Title I Academic Achieving Schools. Glendale Unified is a diverse school district that welcomes students and families from all over the world. Our students come from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds and speak 35 different languages.

Job Summary Job Summary Special Education Teacher positions are available for all levels. Fully credentialed and intern-eligible candidates are welcome to apply. ***CLICK THE RED BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE TO LEAVE EDJOIN AND BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION IN GLENDALE'S RECRUITING AND HIRING SYSTEM.

View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Credential Required: Applicants must hold a valid California Educational Specialist Credential (mild/moderate) with autism authorization. English Learner Authorization: Applicants must also hold a valid English Learner Authorization such as a CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE, or similar authorization for designated English Language Development instruction or integrated instruction to English Learners. Glendale Unified is seeking dynamic educators who exhibit: Effective skills in working with English Learner (EL) students Strong pedagogical skills Breadth of experience in educational technology Instruction with a 21st Century perspective Please submit the following: Letter of Introduction Resume Five references (preferably within the last six months and from at least one direct supervisor) Credential (see above) English Learner Authorization (see above) Unofficial Transcripts (copies of all college coursework credits) Applicants must attach all required documents as part of their online application.

Unfortunately, Glendale Unified will not accept attachments via fax or email. Once the District has tentatively offered employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, pre-employment physical exam (district-paid), and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice. Applicants will also be required to provide official transcripts from relevant coursework to determine salary placement.

Requirements / Qualifications Credential Required: Applicants must hold a valid California Educational Specialist Credential (mild/moderate) with autism authorization. English Learner Authorization: Applicants must also hold a valid English Learner Authorization such as a CLAD, ELA1, ELAM, ELAS, ELAE, or similar authorization for designated English Language Development instruction or integrated instruction to English Learners. Glendale Unified is seeking dynamic educators who exhibit: Effective skills in working with English Learner (EL) students Strong pedagogical skills Breadth of experience in educational technology Instruction with a 21st Century perspective Please submit the following: Letter of Introduction Resume Five references (preferably within the last six months and from at least one direct supervisor) Credential (see above) English Learner Authorization (see above) Unofficial Transcripts (copies of all college coursework credits) Applicants must attach all required documents as part of their online application.

Unfortunately, Glendale Unified will not accept attachments via fax or email. Once the District has tentatively offered employment, a candidate must submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis, pre-employment physical exam (district-paid), and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice. Applicants will also be required to provide official transcripts from relevant coursework to determine salary placement.

Comments and Other Information The District provides the most substantial benefits package of all school districts in Los Angeles County, including employee and dependent health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the District provides an Induction Program to clear preliminary credentials. Glendale Unified serves a diverse, multilingual student community; Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities.

The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, ext. 1457.

Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel: Title IX Coordinator - Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111 ext 1209, titleix@gusd.net Section 504 Coordinator- Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111 ext 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net Title II/ADA: Dr

Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111 ext 1209, kking@gusd.net ***CLICK THE RED BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE TO LEAVE EDJOIN AND BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION IN GLENDALE'S RECRUITING AND HIRING SYSTEM. Comments and Other Information The District provides the most substantial benefits package of all school districts in Los Angeles County, including employee and dependent health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the District provides an Induction Program to clear preliminary credentials

Glendale Unified serves a diverse, multilingual student community; Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.

The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241-3111, ext.

1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel: Title IX Coordinator - Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111 ext 1209, titleix@gusd.net Section 504 Coordinator- Dr

Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111 ext 1500, nkhemichian@gusd.net Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241-3111 ext 1209, kking@gusd.net ***CLICK THE RED BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE TO LEAVE EDJOIN AND BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION IN GLENDALE'S RECRUITING AND HIRING SYSTEM. Links Related To This Job Glendale Unified School District View Other Job Desc

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