EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER TK~12th Grade AUTISM FOCUSED CLASS at Downey Unified School District

Downey Unified School District (DUSD) is located approximately 12 miles south of Los Angeles, offering easy access to scenic mountains and beaches. For decades, DUSD has maintained a reputation for excellence, driven by our unwavering mantra, “Our Kids Deserve the Best.” This philosophy guides every decision and daily practice, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education and support.

Directly reports to the school principal. Plans, organizes, presents and evaluates a program of meaningful instruction to students in assigned teaching areas, performs other duties connected with the school program as assigned.

ALL applicants must apply at www.Edjoin.org. Current DUSD employees wishing to be considered for this position ONLY NEED TO UPLOAD a letter of interest emphasizing their experience and qualifications for the position, a current resume, and one letter of recommendation from a District administrator, which is less than one year old. APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 ~ 4:00PM. All applicants will be screened, and the top candidates will receive interviews.

• Possession of a valid Special Education Credential ~ Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Credential or Extensive Support Needs Credential • Three years of experience working with students with autism and knowledge of the Special Education Information System (SEIS) preferred • Knowledgeable in current research-based practices in instruction and behavioral management related to autism

Other stipends if applicable: Master’s - $801 / Doctorate - $3,291

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Downey Unified School District shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and shall not be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of any program or activity, except as provided for by law or regulation. The Board of Education also requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when it is safe to do so and when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.