Special Ed Teacher SAI (Mild/Moderate) - Santa Clara High School *Signing Stipend TEMPORARY

Job Description / Essential Elements

• Identify, through assessment, children eligible to receive special education services
• Participate as a member of a team to identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child's individual education plan
• Supervise, direct and engage students in activities in a classroom environment
• Develop programs for students to allow for success in an educational environment and serve as a liaison to facilitate successful mainstreaming of students when appropriate
• Conduct informal evaluations and modify each student's curriculum
• Consult and articulate with staff and parents via meetings and phone, regarding the needs of students
• Utilize resources both within and outside the school district to facilitate student progress in both educational and social development
• Provide parents with appropriate instructional strategies
• Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and continue independent professional growth
• Maintain records, files and reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations
• Maintain confidentiality of all written and oral information
• Communicate with physicians, private schools, and community organizations regarding special education services
• Insure health and safety of children
• Assist parents to coordinate utilization of appropriate community services

Requirements / Qualifications

• A valid California Special Ed Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Credential is required
• An Added Authorization in Autism is required
• At least one of the following authorizations to teach English Learners is required: CTEL, CLAD, BCLAD, AB2913 training (formerly SB395 OR SB1969) or SB2042 EL Authorization

Pay

Signed Stipend: SAI teachers and SLP's shall receive a signing bonus of $5,000, phased in over three years: $1,000, in the first year; $2,000 in the second year; $2,000 in the third year. The period for this position will end on 12/31/2026.

Schedule

The period for this position will end on 12/31/2026.