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

2026-27 Middle & High School Special Education Teachers – Moderate-Severe/Extensive Needs Support (current openings may also be available)

Join Green Dot Public Schools California as a special education teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a committed team dedicated to providing high‑quality services for students with disabilities.

The opportunity to serve as a special education teacher within the Green Dot family is unparalleled. You will learn and grow alongside passionate professionals who believe equal access is essential for building effective, comprehensive programs. We provide educators with the tools and a collaborative model that includes teachers, psychologists, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other service providers. As a learning organization, we commit to coaching teachers in compliance, program development, and collaboration.

Our curriculum adheres to Common Core State Standards while allowing teachers the flexibility to craft innovative lesson plans. Every student receives a lesson plan tailored to their academic, behavioral, and transition needs. We emphasize assessment practices that reflect student learning and achievements.

Green Dot’s professional development and growth programs support teachers in maximizing classroom impact. Teachers are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association.

Note:

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

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If you will be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern, Preliminary/Level I or Clear/Level II credential for Moderate/Severe or Extensive Support Needs by July 2026, please apply.

• Provide instruction and services for students whose needs are identified in individualized education programs (IEPs) and assigned to the Special Day Program (SDP).
• Support all academic, behavioral, and transition areas; effectively instruct students in small group or general‑education classroom settings.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team, planning accommodations and modifications to provide access to core or alternative curriculum and behavior support plans.
• Co‑teach general‑education classes to increase service delivery for special‑education students in the general‑education classroom.
• Consult on evaluation data utilization, behavior pattern assessment, classroom‑management techniques, and resource identification.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, testing specialists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals to develop and monitor individual educational plans.
• Provide direct support to student success teams (SST) and 504 teams by developing intervention plans for at‑risk students.
• Provide workshops and professional development for staff on special‑education procedures, accommodation techniques, and best practices for serving students with exceptional needs.
• Train paraprofessionals in special‑education guidelines and IEP implementation; monitor service delivery through accountability systems.
• Meet with professionals to discuss individual student needs and progress; resolve behavioral and academic problems with parents, guardians, counselors, and administrators.

• Maintain accurate student records and prepare IEPs per laws, district policies, and regulations.
• Participate as an IEP team member in placement decisions and program development; analyze data when revising IEPs.
• Coordinate referrals, assessments, team meetings, implementation of services, data collection, and distribution of special‑education media and materials.

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values.
• Create a culture of learning and respect in your classroom.
• Engage in data‑driven planning…