Special Education Teacher - ESN (Moderate/Severe) at Vista Hill / Stein Education Center Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/6/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/7/2026 Contact Jenel Munoz 619-281-5511 X 491 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $70,720.00 Annually Add'l Salary Info $70,720 to start. May be increased based on experience and education. Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Full Time Stein Education PERKS Employer-paid benefits, including medical (Sharp), dental (Delta Dental/Delta Care), and vision (VSP) and life & disability insurance for self
Paid sick leave. 10 personal days a school year. Paid holidays.
Paid school breaks ~ Summer 3 weeks, Winter 2 weeks and Spring 1 week. Employer-paid pension (6%) - 401a. 403b Shorter school day, as dismissal is at 1:30 PM, allowing for additional planning time.
Flexibility in schedule. Supported by a full-time Teacher's Assistant Job Summary Job Summary The Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs provides specialized academic and functional instruction, intensive behavior support, and case management for a caseload of students with IEPs. This role includes assessment, IEP and BIP development, ongoing collaboration with related service providers, coaching and supervising paraprofessional staff, and regular communication with families and district partners.
Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Provide appropriate effective educational programs for students assigned to the classroom. Create appropriate and effective behavioral programs for assigned students. Maintain educational and behavioral records for each student in the class.
Prepare reports for each student as required. Supervise, train and discipline the classroom aides assigned to the teacher. Maintain staff records.
Prepare student progress reports and IEPs as needed. Work cooperatively with other teachers to review behavior management strategies and share educational programming ideas. Maintain communication with parents, guardians, group home personnel, school district personnel and other involved parties.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and Department of Education requirements. Prepare for the certification reviews by the California Department of Education. Requirements / Qualifications Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs (ESN, formerly mod/sev), or eligibility for appropriate intern/provisional credential.
Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field. Experience working with students with disabilities who have extensive support needs and intensive behavioral support needs in specialized, therapeutic, or NPS settings. Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, and collaborative practices within multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements / Qualifications Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Extensive Support Needs (ESN, formerly mod/sev), or eligibility for appropriate intern/provisional credential. Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field. Experience working with students with disabilities who have extensive support needs and intensive behavioral support needs in specialized, therapeutic, or NPS settings.
Knowledge of IEP development, progress monitoring, and collaborative practices within multidisciplinary teams. Comments and Other Information Work Environment and Supports- Small class sizes with high staff to student ratios. Access to on site behavior and clinical support teams, including consultation and crisis support.
Ongoing professional development in ESN instruction, positive behavior support, and staff wellness. Please send resumes to - jmunoz@vistahill.org Comments and Other Information Work Environment and Supports- Small class sizes with high staff to student ratios. Access to on site behavior and clinical support teams, including consultation and crisis support
Ongoing professional development in ESN instruction, positive behavior support, and staff wellness. Please send resumes to - jmunoz@vistahill.org CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only
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