Middle & High School Special Education Teachers - Moderate-Severe​/Extensive Suppo

2026-27 Middle & High School Special Education Teachers - Moderate-Severe/Extensive Needs Support

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Serving as a Special Education Teacher with Green Dot Public Schools is a unique opportunity to grow alongside committed and passionate educators who believe that equal access is foundational to building effective and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities.

Green Dot is committed to equipping special education teachers with the tools, coaching, and collaborative support needed to deliver high-quality services. Our service delivery model is built on strong collaboration among special education teachers, general education teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, school administrators, and related service providers. As a learning organization, Green Dot provides ongoing coaching in compliance, program development, and collaboration to support educator growth.

Green Dot’s curriculum aligns to the Common Core State Standards while allowing flexibility to design innovative, engaging lessons that address individual learning needs. We are committed to assessment practices that accurately reflect student learning and to ensuring all students—regardless of background or circumstance—receive the support needed to succeed in college, leadership, and life.

This mission is supported by robust professional development and growth opportunities that empower teachers to maximize their impact and advance as educational leaders.

Green Dot teachers are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association
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Employment Status Notice:

Any individual hired into an AMU‑represented position with a start date on or after September 15 will be classified as an at‑will, probationary employee. At the conclusion of the school year, there may be an opportunity to transition to regular employee status.

• Provide instruction and services aligned to students’
  Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students assigned to receive support in the Special Day Program (SDP)
• Deliver academic, behavioral, and transition supports in small group settings and/or general education classrooms in collaboration with general education teachers
• Plan and implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans to ensure access to core and/or alternative curriculum
• Co‑teach general education classes to increase inclusive service delivery for students with disabilities
• Provide consultation services, including:
• Using evaluation data to inform instructional accommodations and modifications
• Identifying and assessing behavior patterns
• Applying effective classroom management strategies
• Identifying appropriate instructional and support resources for staff and families
• Collaborate with families, administrators, testing specialists, school psychologists, social workers, and related service providers to develop and monitor educational plans
• Support Student Success Teams (SSTs) and Section 504 teams by developing intervention plans for at‑risk students
• Facilitate professional development for staff on special education procedures, accommodations, modifications, and best practices for serving students with disabilities in general education settings
• Train and supervise paraprofessionals in special education guidelines and implementation of IEPs; establish systems of accountability to ensure compliance and service quality
• Confer with families and school staff to address students’ academic, behavioral, and social needs

• Maintain accurate student records and prepare IEP documentation in accordance with federal and state law, district policies, and administrative regulations
• Participate as a member of the IEP team in placement decisions and IEP development, analyzing data to ensure accurate present levels of performance
• Coordinate referrals, assessment procedures, IEP meetings, and implementation of special education services
• Organize and distribute special education materials and resources to support instruction in general education classrooms