Special Education Teacher-Preschool for the 2026-27 School Year

About the Employer

The Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) works to engage support and empower our regions 40 public school districts. Together these districts operate more than 170 schools and serve more than 64000 students. Our staff of more than 300 recognizes the historical and systemic oppression within education and commits to disrupting and transforming the systems that perpetuate inequities. We are dedicated to ensuring all students have access to rich educational opportunities in safe supportive learning environments where all students thrive and feel like they is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on gender color race ancestry creed religion national origin age handicap or disability medical condition marital status sexual orientation veteran status citizenship status or any other factor rendered unlawful by federal state or local law.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: -Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education :-Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions is :-A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A complete signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date.1.A completed signed and dated on-line Edjoin application2.A letter describing personal qualifications and interest in the position (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the past year)4.A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the Specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required.5.A Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: -Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education :-Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions is :-A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A complete signed and dated on-line edjoin application for the position shall include copies or proof of all of the items listed below. Applicants submitting incomplete applications will not be considered for employment. Applications must be submitted by the final filing date.1.A completed signed and dated on-line Edjoin application2.A letter describing personal qualifications and interest in the position (3) letters of recommendation (dated within the past year)4.A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with the Specialty areas of Early Childhood Special Education Specialty Area or a California Special Education Credential with the Early Childhood added authorization and an EL authorization are required.5.A Resume

Comments and Other Information

Other Requirements:-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education prior to employment.-Proof of TB test will be required upon employment. -Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.-May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment.-May be required to drive with or without students; some positions may require a current California driver license proof of insurance and possible participation in the DMV Pull Notice Program once employed. -A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment.-Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred.

Comments and Other Information

Other Requirements:-Must be fingerprinted and a satisfactory Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation records checks must be received by the Sonoma County Office of Education prior to employment.-Proof of TB test will be required upon employment. -Must pass a pre-employment physical prior to employment. Under some circumstances further testing may be required to determine if an applicant is able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.-May be required to obtain first aid and CPR certificates within the first 6-12 months of employment.-May be required to drive with or without students; some positions may require a current California driver license proof of insurance and possible participation in the DMV Pull Notice Program once employed. -A mandatory employment disclose by all former employers for the AB2534 must be completed prior to employment.-Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred.

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