Special Education Teacher - Mild/Moderate - Torrance Meridian Academy at Torrance Unified School District
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Application Deadline
7/31/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/22/2026
Contact
HR Recruiter
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
$66,819 - $131,786 Annually
Length of Work Year
192 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north. The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement: The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.
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SPECIAL DAY CLASS TEACHER (SPECIAL EDUCATION) ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP Directly responsible to the building principal. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide instruction and services for handicapped students who have been identified in an Individualized Education Program and are assigned to a special day class. 2. Attend placement/IEP meetings for students who may need the program services of a special day class. 3. Participate in academic testing. 4. Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs to provide students' mainstreaming opportunities. 5. Monitor student's progress, coordinate the review and revision of their Individualized Education Programs, and refer students to the IEP team, if appropriate. 6. Consult with appropriate teachers and administrators for the development of prevocational and/or vocational plans for handicapped students. 7. Coordinate and monitor the activities of paraprofessional instructional personnel assigned. 8. Provide information and assistance to students and to their parents. 9. Attend and participate in school faculty meetings, special education staff meetings, and other meetings as required. 10. Maintain professional competence through participation, as directed in inservice activities provided by the District. 11. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of: Techniques and resources utilized in assessing, instructing, and evaluating students. Diagnostic needs, behavioral techniques and appropriate learning materials for classroom use. Developing cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 2. Education: Possession of a valid regular teaching credential and a clear Special Education Learning Handicapped credential. RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHER (SPECIAL EDUCATION) ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP Directly responsible to the building principal. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provide instruction and services for handicapped students who have been identified in an Individualized Education Program and are assigned to regular classrooms. 2. Coordinate the referral, assessment and placement procedures for students referred to the Resource Specialist Program. 3. Participate in academic testing. 4. Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs. 5. Provide consultation and assistance to regular classroom teachers. 6. Monitor student's progress, coordinate the review and revision of their individualized education programs, and refer students to the individualized education program team. 7. Consult with appropriate teachers and administrators for the development of prevocational and/or vocational plans for handicapped students. 8. Coordinate and monitor the activities of paraprofessional instructional personnel assigned. 9. Provide information and assistance to students and to their parents. 10. Provide consultation, resource information, and educational material to student's parents, and to regular teachers. 11. Coordinate inservice sessions and workshops for teachers and parents. 12. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 1. Knowledge of: Techniques and resources utilized in assessing, instructing, and evaluating students. Diagnostic needs and appropriate learning materials for classroom use. Developing cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Resource Specialist Teacher (Special Education) [continued] 2. Education: Possession of a valid regular teaching credential, a clear Special Education Learning Handicapped credential, and a valid resource specialist certificate. 3. Experience: Three or more years of teaching experience, including both regular and special education teaching. 4. Other: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Mild/Moderate with Added Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is also required. NOTE - Applicants who are awaiting credential issuance may apply by uploading a status letter from their University in place of credential and ELA. Interns should submit an intern eligibility letter in place of the credential and ELA.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess a valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Mild/Moderate with Added Autism Spectrum Disorder. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing is also required. NOTE - Applicants who are awaiting credential issuance may apply by uploading a status letter from their University in place of credential and ELA. Interns should submit an intern eligibility letter in place of the credential and ELA.
Comments and Other Information
Applications must be correct and complete at the time of submission to be considered. Selected applicants will be notified of the time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff. We give up to fifteen (15) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution PLEASE NOTE - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).
Comments and Other Information
Applications must be correct and complete at the time of submission to be considered. Selected applicants will be notified of the time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff. We give up to fifteen (15) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution PLEASE NOTE - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).
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| Location | Torrance, CA |
| Salary | $66,819–$131,786 Per Year |