Special Education Teacher Elementary
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Description
Devereux Day Academy – Laguna Hills is seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to serve students in an elementary autism classroom.
This role focuses on delivering structured, evidence-based instruction designed to meet the academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Educational Specialist creates a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and families, and implements individualized programming that promotes student growth, independence, and positive outcomes within a therapeutic educational setting.
We Offer- Compensation of $70,000 - $75,000 per year.
- A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
- A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.
- Strength-based approaches emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
- Paid Training & Professional Development
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits with ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT learn more here.
- ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program offering tuition repayment, loan forgiveness, and more!
Education: Bachelor’s degree and a valid California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential, added Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS) or California Moderate/Severe Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential.
Experience: Special Education instruction experience required. Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum preferred. Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process. Strong classroom management skills. Strong communication skills.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
EEO and LegalDevereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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