Special Day Class (SEL Behavior) Teacher, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe, Dorothy McElhinney Middle School 2026/2027 School Year

Special Day Class (SEL Behavior) Teacher, Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe, Dorothy McElhinney Middle School 2026/2027 School Year at Murrieta Valley Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/6/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/30/2026

Contact

Scarlett Ramos

951-696-1600 1013

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay dependent on experience

Add l Salary Info

$61,940 - $148,379 MVUSD will recognize up to 7 years of full-time experience for initial salary placement.

Length of Work Year

184 Duty Days (prorated upon date of hire)

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 21,000 students from preschool through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed. We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs. Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center. MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Education Specialist Credential, Mild Moderate or Moderate/Severe; Autism Authorization; English Language Authorization, (CLAD or SDAIE) When submitting an application, please submit the CTC version with detailed view of all authorizations and document number. This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov. If you are internship eligible please include your internship eligibility letter.

Applicants who do not currently hold a Special Education teaching credential may qualify for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP), which the District may apply for upon hire if eligibility requirements are met. You may qualify if you meet one of the following: Option 1 - Special Education Experience Verify a minimum of three years of successful full-time classroom experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience) working with students with disabilities. Experience as a Special Education Aide/Paraprofessional is acceptable. Experience must be verified by a letter from your employer and submitted with your application. Option 2 - Special Education Coursework Verify completion of at least nine (9) semester units of coursework in Special Education, or a combination of Special Education and General Education coursework. Option 3 - Subject Matter Coursework Hold a Liberal Studies major or complete 40 semester units Option 4 - Single Subject Major or Coursework Hold a bachelor s degree with a major in a subject that may be listed on a California Single Subject Teaching Credential, or Complete at least 18 semester units (or 9 upper-division semester units) in a subject that may be listed on a California Single Subject Teaching Credential. Option 5 - Subject Matter Examination Verify passage of all required subject matter examination subtests needed to demonstrate subject matter competency.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov)
• English Learner Authorization
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters from current evaluating administrators)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education Specialist Credential, Mild Moderate or Moderate/Severe; Autism Authorization; English Language Authorization, (CLAD or SDAIE) When submitting an application, please submit the CTC version with detailed view of all authorizations and document number. This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov. If you are internship eligible please include your internship eligibility letter.

Applicants who do not currently hold a Special Education teaching credential may qualify for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP), which the District may apply for upon hire if eligibility requirements are met. You may qualify if you meet one of the following: Option 1 - Special Education Experience Verify a minimum of three years of successful full-time classroom experience (or the equivalent in part-time experience) working with students with disabilities. Experience as a Special Education Aide/Paraprofessional is acceptable. Experience must be verified by a letter from your employer and submitted with your application. Option 2 - Special Education Coursework Verify completion of at least nine (9) semester units of coursework in Special Education, or a combination of Special Education and General Education coursework. Option 3 - Subject Matter Coursework Hold a Liberal Studies major or complete 40 semester units Option 4 - Single Subject Major or Coursework Hold a bachelor s degree with a major in a subject that may be listed on a California Single Subject Teaching Credential, or Complete at least 18 semester units (or 9 upper-division semester units) in a subject that may be listed on a California Single Subject Teaching Credential. Option 5 - Subject Matter Examination Verify passage of all required subject matter examination subtests needed to demonstrate subject matter competency.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (This can be obtained at ctc.ca.gov)
• English Learner Authorization
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters from current evaluating administrators)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Letters of recommendation and listed references should be from current evaluating administrators for experienced educators. All other applicants should list current and former employment supervisors. Applicants who do not include all required documents to apply will not be considered for this position.

Comments and Other Information

Letters of recommendation and listed references should be from current evaluating administrators for experienced educators. All other applicants should list current and former employment supervisors. Applicants who do not include all required documents to apply will not be considered for this position.

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