Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher

Expatiate Communication • Napa, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Expatiate Communications is seeking a duly credentialed Special Education Teacher to provide specialized academic instruction and comprehensive educational services within a Special Day Class (SDC) setting. The ideal candidate will hold a California Education Specialist Credential authorizing service to students with Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities and have experience developing and implementing individualized instructional programs.

Requirements

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid California Education Specialist Credential authorizing instruction in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities – Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution – Required.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and providing direct SAI services.
• Experience with differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and progress monitoring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching students in a Special Day Class (SDC), self-contained, or substantially separate special education setting – Preferred.
• Resource Specialist Added Authorization (RSA) or equivalent authorization – a plus.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field – Preferred.
• 3+ years of special education teaching experience – Preferred.
• Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities – Preferred.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of paraprofessionals – Preferred.
• BCLAD certification or bilingual authorization – Preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills – a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and provide direct specialized academic instruction (SAI) to students with disabilities in a Special Day Class (SDC) setting.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction based on students’ IEP goals, present levels of performance, accommodations, modifications, and identified educational needs.
• Develop and implement differentiated and specially designed curriculum aligned with applicable California standards and students’ individual learning needs.
• Provide instruction in academic, functional, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, independent-living, and other skill areas as appropriate to the students served.
• Develop and maintain a structured, safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and learning.
• Implement classroom management strategies, positive behavior supports, behavior intervention plans, and other student-specific behavioral supports as applicable.
• Monitor, collect, document, and analyze student performance and progress toward IEP goals and instructional objectives.
• Develop and maintain accurate student records, instructional documentation, progress reports, and other required special education documentation.
• Develop, review, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with students, families, administrators, related-service providers, general education teachers, and other members of the educational team.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, lead IEP meetings, including annual, triennial, amendment, and other special education meetings.
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and use assessment data to inform instruction, placement, goals, services, accommodations, and educational programming.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related-service providers to support student access to the curriculum and successful participation in school activities.
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, supplementary supports, and instructional strategies identified in students’ IEPs.
• Direct, coordinate, and collaborate with paraprofessionals and other classroom support personnel regarding implementation of student instructional and behavioral supports.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction to paraprofessional staff supporting students within the SDC environment.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student progress, educational programming, and areas of concern.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, related-service providers, behavioral specialists, and other professionals to coordinate student services.
• Support transitions between educational settings, programs, grade levels, and post-secondary environments as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with applicable special education requirements, school policies, IEP requirements, and organizational procedures.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, trainings, and other activities related to student instruction and special education services.
• Maintain professional communication and documentation through applicable technology platforms, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Meet established performance expectations and key performance indicators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, classification, and other factors. Not all benefits are available to all employees. Benefits are administered in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level