Substitute Teacher

Overview

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Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Permanent Substitute Teacher to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction.

If you excel in a dynamic, student-centered environment, are passionate about making a meaningful difference in special education, and possess adaptability, creativity, a positive mindset, and a genuine commitment to student success — we should talk!

• Deliver personalized support and guidance to students, enriching their educational experiences and enhancing classroom effectiveness.
• Collaborate with teachers and educational professionals to implement individualized strategies and foster student success in classroom and community settings.
• Implement engaging curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies aligned with each student’s IEP, ITP, and PBIP, including on-site and community-based activities.
• Consult with supervisors regarding student progress and adjustments to IEP/ITP/PBIP, assist transitions to mainstream environments or adult programs, and contribute to progress reports and data sheets.
• Follow and enrich the classroom schedule, aligning activities with academic, community, and vocational objectives; address individualized educational services and adjustments.
• Complete precise, timely documentation of student behaviors; share observations with relevant staff and recommend strategies while maintaining confidentiality of records.
• Participate in data collection and analysis, record essential student information, and contribute to Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Provide job coaching, facilitating vocational training and mentoring students in job-related skills on campus and at community work sites; update supervisors on development and placements.
• Provide compassionate support for students’ physical care needs as required, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Maintain classroom safety through continuous monitoring and proactive response to potential safety concerns.
• Comply with company policies and regulatory requirements, promptly reporting concerns or violations.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary, prioritizing safety and employing de-escalation techniques.
• Meet mandatory training requirements through participation in meetings and professional development.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming learning environment and support facility safety and maintenance.
• Participate in team activities, foster cooperation, effective communication, mutual respect, and a positive work culture.
• Assist with classroom operations and special projects, including substitute teaching responsibilities; act as primary instructor in the teacher’s absence when needed.
• Provide orientation and support to new staff and assist with educational planning and materials preparation.
• Assist with classroom management, budgeting, record-keeping, and maintaining a stimulating learning environment.
• Support transportation when applicable, including riding with students on Spectrum vehicles and/or driving company vans with appropriate DMV requirements.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or a closely related field.
• Ability to obtain a CA Emergency 30 Day Sub Permit within 90 days of starting employment, if required.
• Valid CA state driver’s license or ability to obtain one; willingness to drive a company van and transport students.
• Minimum 3 years of prior experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Experience with individuals with severe learning, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and/or other related disabilities.
• Experience and/or knowledge in special education services, curriculum development, classroom management, and instruction preferred.
• Strong motivational,…