Center Program Special Education Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
Our Center Program Special Education Teachers are essential to creating inclusive, rigorous, and supportive learning environments for students with disabilities across DSST. Each teacher leads instruction and case management within one of DSST’s nine center-based programs , serving students with a range of disabilities and learning needs. Teachers in these programs design and deliver targeted academic, behavioral, and life-skills instruction, collaborate closely with general education staff and families, and lead a team of paraprofessionals to ensure every student is known, supported, and celebrated.
Requirements
- Has both a teaching license and a special education endorsement.
Nice To Haves
- Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
- Experience in teaching and implementing positive behavior supports to facilitate learning in the areas of academic, communication, executive functioning, behavioral, and social-emotional regulation.
Responsibilities
- Be an IEP Case Manager
- Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications
- Manage a Team
- Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content
- Track and Support Student Growth
- Promote Positive Culture
- Pursue Professional Development
- Contribute to School Community
Benefits
- Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
- Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
- Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
- Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
- Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
