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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 Teacher CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Special Education Teacher role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the placement is an integral part of your degree curriculum and your program requires field-based teaching experience. Your DSO will verify that the job duties, such as writing IEPs, delivering specialized instruction, or conducting behavioral assessments, directly advance your academic learning objectives. A generic classroom aide position typically does not qualify.
Can I work as a Special Education Teacher on CPT without a state teaching license?
Most public school districts require a valid state special education license before you can serve as the teacher of record. Some states offer emergency or provisional licenses for candidates completing a degree, which can cover a CPT placement. Check your target state's department of education requirements and discuss the timeline with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find school districts that have experience hiring F-1 students on CPT?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented DOL filing history for Special Education Teacher roles. Districts that have previously navigated F-1 work authorization are far less likely to withdraw offers mid-process due to HR confusion about CPT eligibility or E-Verify requirements.
What happens to my CPT authorization if the school district delays my start date?
CPT is tied to specific authorized dates on your I-20. If your employer pushes your start date past the end date on your current CPT authorization, you cannot begin work until your DSO issues an updated I-20 reflecting the new dates. Working outside authorized CPT dates is an F-1 status violation, so notify your DSO immediately if dates shift.
Is part-time CPT as a Special Education Teacher better than full-time for preserving OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT, meaning fewer than 20 hours per week, does not reduce your 12-month OPT eligibility regardless of how many semesters you use it. Full-time CPT for one year or more eliminates OPT entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Many F-1 students in education programs structure their CPT as part-time to protect post-graduation work authorization.