Special Education Teacher

Position overview Position titles: CEP Academy Teacher CEP Academy Teacher Salary range: $55.00 per hour Percent time: Depending on assigment Anticipated start: Summer 2026: May 2026 | AY 2026/27, October 2026, January 2027 Position duration: 4-6 week assignment Application Window Open date: April 28, 2026 Most recent review date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships is to provide student, school, and parent-centered services that ultimately result in students having the greatest number of post-secondary choices from the widest array of options upon graduation. UC Merced Center for Educational Partnerships anticipates reappointing and hiring part-time Teacher - Special Programs positions to teach in the following Programs in Summer 2026 and AY 2026-2027: UC Scholars Talent Search Upward Bound Gateway Scholars Upward Bound Math & Science Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) Bridging the Gap in Mathematics Other programs as determined This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. Collective Bargaining Agreement For additional information, please contact The Center for Educational Partnerships at . Department : Qualifications Basic qualifications Applicants must have either a Bachelor's or equivalent international degree at the time of hire. Preferred qualifications Master's Degree in English and/or Mathematics with a teaching credential preferred, in addition to teaching experience at the K-12 level(s). Application Requirements by Level Teacher - Special Program (Credential Required) Position title: CEP Academy Teacher This job is specifically for teacher who have the required credentials Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Credential(s) Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application. Conferral Letter (Optional) Reference requirements 0-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: JPF02171 Teacher - Special Program (Non-Credential Applicants) Position title: CEP Academy Teacher This job allows for teacher who do not have credentials to apply. Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Credential(s) (Optional) Conferral Letter (Optional) Reference requirements 0-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: JPF02171 Help contact: About UC Merced As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form. Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position. Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs. Job location Fresno/Orosi/Golden Plains - Tulare/Kings County/Merced County/Kern County