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Special Education Aide jobs let F-1 students apply coursework in special education, psychology, or child development directly in classroom settings. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the role is an integral part of your curriculum, so securing that sign-off before your start date is non-negotiable.
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Get Access To All JobsEarly Childhood Special Education Teacher - Specialized Academic Instruction (Preschool Classroom)
About the Employer
Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award-winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities. We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California teaching credential: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education OR Proof of University Intern Eligibility: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education
- English Learner Authorization
The attached credential copy must include DETAILED credential information, including the document number, authorization code, authorization description, issue date, and expiration date. Such copies can be obtained using the link provided to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website through the “Secured Search” option. "SUITABLE FOR FRAMING" VERSIONS AND EXPIRED COPIES OF YOUR CREDENTIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Copy of Transcript (All Undergraduate AND Graduate coursework)
- Credential Copy (DETAILED - NON EXPIRED copy from CTC website as described OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University OR a credential status letter from your University with an anticipated date of completion OR proof of credential application. PLEASE NOTE: Credential must be completed by July 1, 2026)
- English Learner Authorization (Please upload your credential again to satisfy this requirement if your ELA is embedded)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS: Please complete a transfer request during the advertising of this vacancy. Forms are available on the District website and in the Human Resources office, which can be emailed or delivered to Dana Molina, Credential Technician. OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: Please apply on www.edjoin.org. Please scan and attach all required documents to your EDJOIN application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery. If you experience technical difficulties, please call the EdJoin Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-900-8945.
The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Grace Park, Ed. D.
Deputy Superintendent
Title II Coordinator (Employees)
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
grace_park@chino.k12.ca.us
Robert Nelson
Coordinator, Student Support Services
Title IX Coordinator
District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination
Equity Compliance Officer
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
robert_nelson@chino.k12.ca.us
Ann-Marie Hickerson
Coordinator, Student Support Services
District Section 504 Coordinator
Title II Coordinator (Students)
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
AnnMarie_Hickerson@chino.k12.ca.us
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.
Application Deadline
5/12/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date ed
5/5/2026
Contact
Nereyda Raygoza
(909) 628-1202 1129
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$62,309 - $130,469 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$62,309 - $130,469; District Induction Program provided for teachers with preliminary credentials
Length of Work Year
183 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Position No:
CT26-27
Location:
Walnut Elementary School
School Year:
2026-2027
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher - Specialized Academic Instruction (Preschool Classroom)
About the Employer
Here at Chino Valley Unified School District (CVUSD), our administrators, educators, support staff, and athletic coaches are part of an award-winning team. Not only does the CVUSD boast of thriving performing arts and athletic programs, nationally recognized marching bands, and engaging parent-school partnerships, but we are home to campuses that have been honored as California Distinguished Schools, Golden Bell recipients, California Pivotal Practices awardees, National Blue Ribbon beneficiaries, Model-Continuation School, state recognized PBIS schools, and California Schools to Watch honorees. As a member of the CVUSD, you will have the privilege of supporting high achieving future leaders whose success in the classroom has earned the District recognition from state educational leaders as being a trailblazer in operating Professional Learning Communities. We are looking for talented and committed leaders to be part of our award-winning team at Chino Valley Unified School District!
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California teaching credential: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education OR Proof of University Intern Eligibility: Education Specialist Instruction - Early Childhood Special Education
- English Learner Authorization
The attached credential copy must include DETAILED credential information, including the document number, authorization code, authorization description, issue date, and expiration date. Such copies can be obtained using the link provided to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website through the “Secured Search” option. "SUITABLE FOR FRAMING" VERSIONS AND EXPIRED COPIES OF YOUR CREDENTIAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
- Copy of Transcript (All Undergraduate AND Graduate coursework)
- Credential Copy (DETAILED - NON EXPIRED copy from CTC website as described OR an Intern Eligible letter from your University OR a credential status letter from your University with an anticipated date of completion OR proof of credential application. PLEASE NOTE: Credential must be completed by July 1, 2026)
- English Learner Authorization (Please upload your credential again to satisfy this requirement if your ELA is embedded)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) letters of recommendation - must be signed and dated within the last 24 months. Only wet signatures and e-signatures will be accepted; names typed out in a stylized font will not be accepted as a signature. Letters from relatives are not acceptable.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
IN-HOUSE APPLICANTS: Please complete a transfer request during the advertising of this vacancy. Forms are available on the District website and in the Human Resources office, which can be emailed or delivered to Dana Molina, Credential Technician. OUTSIDE APPLICANTS: Please apply on www.edjoin.org. Please scan and attach all required documents to your EDJOIN application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery. If you experience technical difficulties, please call the EdJoin Help Desk Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1-888-900-8945.
The Chino Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and employment. The District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual and discriminatory), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in its programs, activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. (CVUSD BP 410, 1312.3, 5131.2, 5145.3, 5145.7, 5145.9).
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Grace Park, Ed. D.
Deputy Superintendent
Title II Coordinator (Employees)
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
grace_park@chino.k12.ca.us
Robert Nelson
Coordinator, Student Support Services
Title IX Coordinator
District Coordinator for Nondiscrimination
Equity Compliance Officer
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
robert_nelson@chino.k12.ca.us
Ann-Marie Hickerson
Coordinator, Student Support Services
District Section 504 Coordinator
Title II Coordinator (Students)
Chino Valley USD
13461 Ramona Avenue, Chino, CA 91710
AnnMarie_Hickerson@chino.k12.ca.us
Students have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights Learn more about Title IX, Student Rights Under Title IX. For more information on Title IX, visit www.chino.k12.ca.us/page/45440.
Application Deadline
5/12/2026 4:30 PM Pacific
Date ed
5/5/2026
Contact
Nereyda Raygoza
(909) 628-1202 1129
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$62,309 - $130,469 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$62,309 - $130,469; District Induction Program provided for teachers with preliminary credentials
Length of Work Year
183 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Position No:
CT26-27
Location:
Walnut Elementary School
School Year:
2026-2027
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Get Access To All JobsSpecial Education Aide CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Special Education Aide role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program covers special education, psychology, child development, or a closely related field. Your DSO will require a job offer letter and proof that the role is an integral curricular component, not just related work. Roles involving direct IEP support, behavioral intervention, or adaptive instruction typically satisfy that standard.
Can I work as a Special Education Aide in a public school district on CPT?
Public school districts can hire F-1 students on CPT, but most are subject to state-level employment verification laws and may require E-Verify enrollment. Confirm the district's hiring process for non-citizen workers before signing an offer. Some districts also require state background clearance, which can take several weeks, so start that process early.
How do I find Special Education Aide employers who understand CPT?
Search for Special Education Aide openings on Migrate Mate, where you can filter for employers with work authorization experience. Districts and private schools that have previously hired F-1 students are far less likely to withdraw offers over CPT paperwork questions. Ask the HR contact directly whether they've onboarded CPT students before accepting a role.
Does CPT for a Special Education Aide position count against my OPT?
Part-time CPT of 20 hours or fewer per week does not affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT of more than 20 hours per week for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT entirely. If you plan to use OPT after graduation, track your full-time CPT hours carefully across all authorized periods.
What does the O*NET say about Special Education Aide qualifications?
O*NET classifies Special Education Aides under education, training, and library occupations and identifies core tasks like supporting students with disabilities under teacher direction, implementing IEP accommodations, and assisting with behavioral and physical needs. Referencing this profile when speaking to your DSO or a potential employer helps frame the role's academic relevance clearly.