Special Education Teacher

About our client:
For nearly 50 years, our cleint has been transforming lives with a continuum of care for children and adults. Our services include a nonpublic school, community mental health center, therapeutic behavioral services, and a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program across Alameda and Contra Costa County. Our compassionate team of professionals, including teachers, art therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, RNs, social workers, MFTs, and mentors, delivers trauma-informed care to address emotional and behavioral issues.

Why Join Us?
Become part of a supportive community on an inspiring mission. We offer rich benefits, valuable training and wellness opportunities, close support, and room to grow.

Position Overview:
The Special Education Teacher provides tailored instruction and academic interventions for students with diverse learning needs. This role involves guiding a team to create an integrated academic and therapeutic environment, ensuring each student's academic, social, and emotional needs are met according to program guidelines, Ed Code, and IEP goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming, secure learning environment with data-driven planning.
• Supervise Teacher Assistants and School Counselors to deliver academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services.
• Implement positive behavior intervention using trauma-informed principles.
• Complete IEPs, including assessments, goals, and progress reports.
• Assist with the educational component of NPS Site Certification annually.
• Respond to crises, including physical intervention when necessary for safety.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation, including billing and electronic health records.
• Engage caregivers in discussions about student progress and involvement.
• Guide and coordinate duties of support staff, supervising up to four teacher assistants.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in required meetings and professional development.
• Complete mandatory training, including through Relias and Pro-Act.
• Maintain a high standard of professional behavior.
• Adapt to program and student needs with flexibility.
• Maintain a rewards program for students and communicate progress with families.
• Produce the School Accountability Report Card and perform Test Coordinator duties.
• Supervise report card completion, credit counts, and transcripts, and oversee quarterly IEP goal updates and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of Master Contracts and ISAs with school districts and SELPAS.
• Special Education Credential, MHRS, or CBEST.
• Experience in Special Education preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license, TB clearance, DOJ, and FBI clearance.
• Valid California Special Education Mild to Moderate Disabilities Credential.