2026-2027 Special Education Teacher for The Constellations Program

About the role

Crescent City Schools is seeking a full-time (10-month) Special Education Teacher experienced in working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other related disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Adapting lesson plans, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, and working closely with other educators, specialists, and families to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with exceptionalities, in collaboration with other team members.
• Creating and modifying lesson plans to accommodate the learning needs of students, including social, communication, and behavioral goals.
• Providing direct instruction in academic subjects such as math, reading, and writing, using specialized techniques tailored to the students' learning styles.
• Using visual aids, assistive technology, sensory tools, and other strategies to engage students and support learning.
• Providing individualized support for students who exhibit challenging behaviors, using behavior modification techniques and data tracking.
• Monitoring and documenting students' progress in social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Working closely with parents, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, counselors and other specialists to ensure the holistic development of students.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings to develop and review students' plans and progress.
• Using formal and informal assessments to measure student progress toward IEP goals and adjusting instructional strategies based on assessment results to ensure continuous student improvement.
• Maintaining a structured, organized, and supportive classroom environment with clearly established routines and expectations to reduce anxiety and promote a safe learning space for students with ASD.
• Attending training, workshops, and professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in autism, intellectual disabilities, and special education.

Qualifications

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, kneel, crouch, bend, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
• Physically able to perform Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and techniques and react and intervene quickly during crisis situations, such as but not limited to the following circumstances: student elopement, physical altercations involving students, or any situation that requires physical intervention to maintain student safety.
• Has an outstanding record of leading academic achievement.
• Has a BA or BS Degree or is currently enrolled in an alternative teaching certification program.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Is committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Is a team player and community-minded.
• Adheres to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Benefits

Click here for more information about our award-winning benefits package, which includes fully-paid health insurance, immediate 4% 401k match, employer-paid mental health services, and generous leave policies.

Pay

This role may be on the Lead Scale or the Associate Scale (depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications). It may include bumps for taking on leadership responsibilities, summer work, doing work outside of your regular duties, or longevity with CCS.

Schedule

This is an in-person role.