2026-2027 Special Education Resource Teacher

Ednovate • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

Ednovate is hiring a full-time, exempt Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The role reports to the principal and serves students with learning disabilities and physical, mental, or emotional challenges. The teacher assesses individual learning needs, develops and manages individualized education plans (IEPs), adapts curriculum, delivers specialized instruction, monitors progress, and collaborates with students, families, general education teachers, and the special education team. The position is for an educator who believes all students can achieve at high levels and wants to grow in a collaborative, results-oriented environment.

Ednovate operates tuition-free public schools focused on providing quality college-preparatory education in communities with traditionally limited access. The organization emphasizes student achievement, belonging, social justice, teamwork, accountability, and positive multigenerational change.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• A clear path to receiving a teaching credential within one year.
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations.
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective communication with colleagues, students, and families.
• Passion for increasing college attainment for historically underrepresented students and promoting educational opportunity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds and engage constructively in debate and conflict.
• Resourcefulness, persistence, and commitment to continued learning and improving results.

Nice To Haves

• A California Single Subject Teaching Credential or an out-of-state teaching credential.
• Two or more years of teaching experience with a strong record of improving student learning.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in implementing effective instructional practices.
• Coordinate and provide small-group instruction for students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
• Manage delivery of special education services and supports.
• Modify curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Collect and use student mastery and goal-attainment data to adapt and improve instruction.
• Give students clear, actionable feedback to support continued growth.
• Lead special education case management and compliance, including assessing learning needs and developing IEPs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and the special education team to meet applicable laws and timelines.
• Support students in meeting yearly promotion requirements through social-emotional support, guided reflection, and individual conferences.
• Advocate for student access to appropriate resources and supports.
• Engage families in their child's progress and collaborate with them on the student's education.
• Establish clear, consistent classroom structures, routines, and expectations aligned with the student culture model.
• Build community and relationships among students, maintain high expectations, and foster student engagement.
• Build positive relationships with teammates, participate in difficult conversations and debate, seek and provide feedback, and commit to collective results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a fully paid medical and dental option for employees and their families.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Paid family leave.
• Short-term disability and life insurance benefits.
• Fitness and entertainment discounts.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching up to 3%.
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and be part of the Ednovate family.
• Competitive and transparent salary of $70,250 to $120,019, depending on background and experience.

What This Job Offers

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