Special Education Teacher

Environment

Special Education Program, High School Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
• Establish a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Implement and consistently reinforce school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
• Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and generate comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
• Deliver differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to effectively meet IEP-specified educational goals.
• Adapt and modify curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods.
• Utilize varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
• Manage student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
• Prepare detailed daily lesson plans and organize instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, manage supplies, furniture, and resources effectively according to established procedures.
• Stay informed on current research-based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject-specific areas to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Respond openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations, actively pursuing ongoing professional growth.
• Support the school community by performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the educational program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid CA state teaching credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an education specialist or special education instruction credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance; particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• Annual Education Stipend - $2,000.
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions.
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line.
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance.
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans.
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program.
• Legal Services Insurance.
• Pet Health Insurance.
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off.
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule.
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy.
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan.
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program.
• Opportunities for Growth & Development.
• And So Much More!