RSP Teacher, Special Education (1.0 FTE) - Petaluma High School

Job Description

Job Summary
PCS is hiring an Education Specialist for our RSP Program at Petaluma High School. Mild/Mod or Mod/Severe Credential Required.

Petaluma City Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated educator to join our team as a High School Teacher. The ideal candidate should be committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment that supports all students in reaching their full potential.

This role requires collaboration with colleagues, families, and the community to inspire a love of lifelong learning and to promote student success. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering engaging, standards-based curriculum.
- Implementing anti-racist and culturally responsive teaching strategies.
- Mentoring and engaging all students in research and creative activities.
- Utilizing assessment data to inform instruction.
- Working alongside school leadership to foster inclusive learning environments.

Candidates should also demonstrate experience in addressing systemic barriers to student success and contribute to initiatives that foster equity and inclusion in education.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact and working within a collaborative and supportive school community, we encourage you to apply.

All teachers are eligible for a Master's stipend of $1,700 and Ph.D. stipend of $3,000. National board certification qualifies teachers for an additional stipend of $1,700. We may accept all years of applicable service towards placement on the salary schedule.

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits at PCS cover the employee and their immediate family at a composite rate. The monthly employee contribution is the same, regardless of spouse and number of dependents. Additional optional benefits such as 403b/457a plans, FSA/HSA, Cancer, Accident, Disability and Life Insurance are also available.
Requirements / Qualifications
A valid California Education Specialist Instruction: Mild/Mod or Mod/Severe Disabilities Credential with Autism Authorization and an English Learner (EL) authorization are required.

• Copy of Transcript

• Credential Copy

• Letter of Introduction

• Resume

Comments and Other Information
Initial contract status will be Temporary. Offer of employment is contingent upon fingerprint clearance. There is a fee required by the Department of Justice, payable by the employer, to process fingerprint clearance. Evidence that applicant is free from tuberculosis in accordance with Education Code 49406 is required.