Recruitment and Retention of Education Specialists

A position for Education Specialist for the elementary classroom will be filled at The Bridge School for a candidate with the following qualifications:

Job Class or Position: Special Education Teacher

The Education Specialist Position has been filled.

The Bridge School intends to apply for a limited assignment special education permit in Extensive Support Needs for Julienne Sumodobila.  During the 2025-2026 school year, The Bridge School engaged in an extensive search for a special education teacher with an Extensive Support Needs credential- including multiple job postings across different platforms, recruitment agency, discussion with SFSU and SJSU credential program, attempts to contact other credential programs, and job fair- The Bridge School was unable to hire a teacher with the Extensive Support Needs credential.  Julienne Sumodobila was hired on a limited assignment special education permit and enrolled in an Extensive Support Needs credential program.  After a successful year teaching in the classroom and completion of course units, The Bridge School intends to apply for renewal for the limited assignment special education permit to allow one more year for Julienne to complete her Extensive Support Needs credential program.  Given her familiarity with the program and experience working with students at The Bridge School we feel this is the best fit for the education, communication, and health needs of our students.