Special Education Teacher - Special Day Class; Middle School

Position: Special Education Teacher - Special Day Class (Middle School): 2026-2027 School Year
The Orinda Union School District (OUSD) consists of five schools serving students in grades TK-8, with a total enrollment of approximately 2,500 students. Orinda is a small, vibrant, and increasingly diverse suburban community, known for its strong commitment to education and the success of its top-ranked schools. Our schools have earned multiple California Distinguished School Awards and have been recognized with both California and National Blue Ribbon status.

Orinda is fortunate to benefit from exceptional support from parents and the community, as demonstrated by the passage of local bonds and parcel tax measures. These investments ensure that our campus facilities are as outstanding as the teaching and learning taking place within our classrooms. At OUSD, we are dedicated to providing each student with an exceptional educational experience. We believe in working together to address systemic challenges to educational equity, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.

We invite you to be a part of our dynamic team!

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Valid California Educational Specialist Teaching Credential authorizing specialized services to students with mild/moderate and/or moderate/severe disabilities with added authorization for autism spectrum disorders or equivalent credential.

Resume Letter of interest Letters of Recommendation (3 preferred; one current year)

Valid California Educational Specialist Teaching Credential authorizing specialized services to students with mild/moderate and/or moderate/severe disabilities with added authorization for autism spectrum disorders or equivalent credential.

Resume Letter of interest Letters of Recommendation (3 preferred; one current year)

* Letter of Introduction

* Letter(s) of Recommendation (Prefer three - At least one current letter)

* Resume

Comments and Other Information

Important:
For your application to be considered, you must complete the Mandatory Employment Disclosure (Previous LEA) section in full. Please list all prior employment with Local Education Agencies (school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, etc.), even if the experience was part-time, substitute, or many years ago. Applications that indicate "no previous experience" when prior LEA employment exists may be deemed incomplete and not reviewed.

The Orinda Union School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER