CE Special Education Teacher

Point Quest Group•Hayward, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Point Quest is seeking dedicated CE Special Education Teachers to join our team in Hayward, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Valid CA Special Education Credential (Intern, Preliminary, Clear, Level 1, or Level 2 acceptable)
Educational Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities, depending on classroom assignment
2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
Experience running a special day class and implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
Strong written and verbal English communication, including business writing
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Computer literate with knowledge of standard software and internet applications
DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Special Education strongly recommended
Pro-Act, CPI, and/or CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Create and submit lesson plans each Friday for the following week. Plans must accommodate various student levels, include assessment procedures, outline content standards, and specify curriculum used.
Oversee and direct paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom. Primary classroom supervision responsibility rests with the teacher, with support from Program Supervisors and Site Administrators.
Manage the classroom's Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, including tracking behavior points, maintaining the student store, communicating with families, and entering daily behavioral data into Point Quest's database.
Maintain an engaging and safe environment by implementing behavior plans, modifying state-adopted curriculum, and employing strategies tailored to students with various disabilities.
Attend IEP meetings for assigned students. Write annual IEP updates in coordination with the school district and enter all updates (Present Levels, BIP, ITP, and Goals) into SEIS at least 7 days prior to each scheduled meeting.
Work collaboratively with staff and outside agencies to effectively support each student's education.
Design data-driven learning experiences and conduct summative assessments with each student no fewer than three times per year.
Participate in twice-monthly teacher meetings and monthly all-staff trainings. Additional outside professional development is strongly encouraged.