Special Education Teacher; San Jose,CA Job San Jose area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 26-27 Special Education Teacher (San Jose, CA)

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
EAP
403(b), 403(b) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Professional Development Assistance

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Special Education Teacher teaches elementary and/or secondary school subjects to students with emotional impairments in specialized school programs. This position plans and prepares a comprehensive annual classroom syllabus, meets with students, parents, and appropriate Day School staff to develop and administer an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student, and is responsible for achieving annual student classroom performance goals.

The Special Education Teacher supervises their assigned Paraprofessional Support Staff regarding daily classroom management of student behavior and academic work activities. Records of student attendance, evaluation of classroom performance, administration of student tests, and issuance of grades are maintained in compliance with all applicable School districts, including but not limited to the Santa Clara County Office of Education and California state regulatory requirements.

Note:

Our school year includes ESY.

Essential Functions

Ensures, using all available resources, including appropriate school staff, effective classroom behavior management of assigned students on a day-to-day basis.

Teaches daily lessons to assigned students from school-approved classroom syllabus.

Supervises, mentors, and works collaboratively with assigned 1:1s and/or Educational Assistant.

Monitors and assesses, on a regular basis, the academic and behavioral progress of each assigned student pursuant to their approved IEP or EP.

Works collaboratively with school staff (i.e. Educational Advisor, Clinical Manager, Behavior Specialists) and parents to regularly assess the academic and behavior needs of assigned students and develop corrective measures as necessary to maintain the student's maximum learning availability and learning capacity.

Plans, implements, and supervises all classroom lessons, learning activities, including all out-of-classroom field trips, non-physical education recreational, non-lunch break, and social activities.

Evaluates each student's classroom performance (both academically and behaviorally) and issues grades accordingly.

Completes an IEP at year's end for each assigned student, as needed, or by parent request.

Meets student classroom performance goals pursuant to stated IEP objectives.

Attends and participates in all school meetings, and career enhancement workshops and seminars.

Scope of Authority & Responsibilities

Must be able to work with emotionally and behaviorally disabled students.
Responsible for the daily assignment of all classroom work and supervision of all daily classroom activity.
Primary lead for ensuring the successful IEP completion work for all assigned students on an annual basis.
Represents school in meetings with parents, regulatory officials, and the general public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess effective communication skills that allow for productive teacher-to-student communication.
Must possess effective working knowledge of current and professional teaching and classroom management techniques and practices in Special Education environments.
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative manner.
Must be able to understand and interpret complex data and abstract concepts and be able to conduct research necessary to develop classroom syllabuses and lesson plans.

Education and Experience

A four-year college degree from a fully accredited institution is required, preferably in education, child psychology, math, science, English, history, or social science, with a Master’s degree being highly desirable.
Must possess a Mild/Moderate, Moderate Severe or LH (Learning Handicapped) Credential. (We will consider candidates in an approved Internship program.)
At least one (1) year of demonstrated professional experience working with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children and/or adolescents is required, with experience in a combined Special Education-Mental Health work environment preferred.

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Special Education Teacher; San Jose, CA