Special Education Resident - WISH Charter and Alder at WISH Charter Schools Share on X   Print Application Deadline

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Date Posted 12/18/2025 Contact Diana Villasenor
310-642-9474 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Length of Work Year 2026/27 School Year Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

The free, short application for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is open! The application deadline, which is February 6th, 2026

 

WISH Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency. This is an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career in our community. Residents earn their Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in just one year through the Alder Graduate School of Education, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program with an emphasis on social justice and equity. After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring as WISH Charter Schools teachers.

 

TUITION

$23,970

 

BENEFITS

$44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school)

Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees

Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from varying credential areas

Up to $55K in federal financial aid/loans and the opportunity to apply for scholarships

Master's Degree and Credential

Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency

 

APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/  

Alder Teacher Residency Program Details:

https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/ 

 

Requirements / Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2026

-A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred, under 2.65 GPA should still apply 

-Eligible to work in the United States, DACA, permanent residency, US Citizen

 

Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort:

WISH Charter Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects 

Special Education - Mild/Moderate 

Single Subject Mathematics 

Single Subject Science

 

WISH Charter Schools is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities:

Los Angeles, California

 

KEY ADMISSIONS DATES:

Application Deadlines: February 6th, 2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Laura Hayes (Director, Alder WIDE SoCal Teacher Residency)

Email: lhayes@icefps.org

OR

Dala Alvarez (Alder Associate Director of Admissions and Recruitment)

Email: dalvarez@aldergse.edu | Phone Number: 650-313-4679

or schedule a time to meet with them here calendly.com/dalaalvarez

 

 

 

Requirements / Qualifications

The free, short application for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is open! The application deadline, which is February 6th, 2026 WISH Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency. This is an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career in our community. Residents earn their Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in just one year through the Alder Graduate School of Education, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program with an emphasis on social justice and equity. After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring as WISH Charter Schools teachers. TUITION $23,970

Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2026 -A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred, under 2.65 GPA should still apply -Eligible to work in the United States, DACA, permanent residency, US Citizen Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort: WISH Charter Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science WISH Charter Schools is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Los Angeles, California KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Application Deadlines: February 6th, 2026

Requirements / Qualifications

The free, short application for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE is open! The application deadline, which is February 6th, 2026 WISH Schools is recruiting a cohort of teacher residents for the WISH Charter Schools Teacher Residency. This is an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career in our community. Residents earn their Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in just one year through the Alder Graduate School of Education, while joining a supportive, mentor-based program with an emphasis on social justice and equity. After the year of residency, graduates receive priority hiring as WISH Charter Schools teachers. TUITION $23,970

Requirements / Qualifications -Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2026 -A grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 preferred, under 2.65 GPA should still apply -Eligible to work in the United States, DACA, permanent residency, US Citizen Details For the 2026-2027 Residency Cohort: WISH Charter Schools is looking for qualified applicants in the subjects Special Education - Mild/Moderate Single Subject Mathematics Single Subject Science WISH Charter Schools is looking for candidates to do the residency in the following cities: Los Angeles, California KEY ADMISSIONS DATES: Application Deadlines: February 6th, 2026

Comments and Other Information BENEFITS $44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from varying credential areas Up to $55K in federal financial aid/loans and the opportunity to apply for scholarships Master's Degree and Credential Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/ Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/ Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS $44,000 stipend (Residents are not employees of the school) Reimbursement for testing and credentialing fees Up to $15,000 in state and federal grants for residents from varying credential areas Up to $55K in federal financial aid/loans and the opportunity to apply for scholarships Master's Degree and Credential Priority hiring for a full-time position at the school of residency APPLY NOW: https://aldergse.edu/apply/ Alder Teacher Residency Program Details: https://aldergse.edu/academic-programs/masters-credential-teacher-residency/ CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY