2026-27 Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (ESN

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest nonprofit public charter networks in the nation, operating 25 high‑performing middle and high schools that serve nearly 13,000 scholars from Latino, Black, and immigrant communities. With accolades from U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education, Alliance maintains a 95% high‑school graduation rate and has a strong focus on equity, rigorous instruction, and community advocacy.

• Equitable learning for all scholars, including students with disabilities, English learners, and multilingual backgrounds.
• Comprehensive curriculum and resources, including curriculum maps, pacing guides, videos, interim assessments, and item banks.
• Advisory leadership to support social‑emotional growth and culture building.
• Community and family engagement through parent outreach and partnership initiatives.
• Regular professional development, formative coaching, and instructional improvement opportunities.

• Deliver high‑quality, college‑preparatory instruction to all scholars.
• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement‑oriented, supportive culture that motivates scholars to reach college‑ready standards.
• Execute assigned curriculum and provide just‑in‑time supports for all scholars, regardless of academic background or language proficiency.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets that align with rigorous standards.
• Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to inform differentiated re‑teaching and advance mastery.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure equitable access to accommodations and supports.
• Support Alliance’s College‑Ready Graduate Profile and the goal of 75%+ of scholars completing a four‑year degree.
• Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni to foster a strong community.

• Strong belief that every scholar deserves a quality education and can earn a four‑year degree.
• Commitment to teaching in underserved communities and advancing anti‑racist, student‑centered instruction.
• Ability to create a high‑expectation, collaborative classroom culture.
• Proficiency in data‑driven instruction, technology use, and innovative teaching methods.
• Solid content expertise, instructional planning, classroom management, and assessment skills.
• Growth mindset and continuous refinement of teaching practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students and adults.

• A California teaching credential (subject area) with a valid English Learner Authorization.
• Alternative credentials accepted include California Education Specialist Credential in Extensive Support Needs or Moderate‑to‑Severe Disabilities, California University or District Intern Credential in Extensive Support Needs, or an equivalent out‑of‑state credential.
• Applicants without a current credential must provide a transcript for evaluation toward an emergency teaching permit.
• A bachelor's degree or higher (required if no credential).

Competitive salaries commensurate with experience, generous retirement and health benefits, paid holidays and leave, two weeks of new‑hire professional development, and leadership opportunities within and outside the classroom.

$70,000.00 – $

Alliance College‑Ready Public Schools fosters an inclusive, anti‑racist, pro‑Black community, supporting representation and empowerment for Black and Brown scholars and staff. Nearly two‑thirds of our teachers identify as people of color, and our mission prioritizes equity, anti‑racism, student‑centered pedagogy, and service to systemic underserved communities.

Alliance College‑Ready Public Schools is a tuition‑free public charter school that does not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on ancestry, age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or group with any of these characteristics. All team members must complete a Live Scan background check and TB clearance.