SPECIAL EDUCATION - ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OPEN & PROMOTIONAL

Torrance Unified School District · Torrance · Los Angeles County

Salary: $63,392 – $125,027 per year

Closes: 2026-11-14T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Requirements / Qualifications Must have a valid California credential authorizing instruction in Adapted Physical Education. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner authorization. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required. **PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED). • Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official) • Credential Copy (Detailed printout/screenshot of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations) • English Learner Authorization (ELA1, ELAS, ELAE, ELAM, ELAP, CLAD) • Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).) • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). One should be from most current employer, if possible) • Resume • Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable)) Comments and Other Information Due to the high volume of applications received, only fully completed applications at the time of submission will be considered. Additionally, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding the interview process. Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met: - The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year - You were under contract during that time - The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited) - You held a valid credential while employed at that institution Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice. The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability. **PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).
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Requirements / Qualifications

Must have a valid California credential authorizing instruction in Adapted Physical Education. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner authorization. Qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.

**PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).

  • Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)
  • Credential Copy (Detailed printout/screenshot of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)
  • English Learner Authorization (ELA1, ELAS, ELAE, ELAM, ELAP, CLAD)
  • Letter of Introduction (Original Ink Signature Required (NO e-signatures accepted).)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year with original ink signature required (NO e-signatures accepted). One should be from most current employer, if possible)
  • Resume
  • Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement (BA/ MA transcripts acceptable))

Comments and Other Information

Due to the high volume of applications received, only fully completed applications at the time of submission will be considered. Additionally, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding the interview process. Salary placement allows for up to fifteen (15) years of prior experience, provided the following conditions are met: - The prior position was for at least 75% of the school year - You were under contract during that time - The school was WASC-accredited (or similarly accredited) - You held a valid credential while employed at that institution Please note: This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice. The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, medical condition or physical or mental disability. **PLEASE NOTE** - ALL SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS REQUIRE ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES (NO E-SIGNATURES ACCEPTED).

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Applications close in 10 days, on November 14, 2026.

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This posting appears on EdJoin. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 30, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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