Special Education Teacher - Long-Term Substitute 2026-2027

Grow Public Schools•Arvin, CA

About The Position

Grow Public Schools (GPS) is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a Long-Term Substitute position for the 2026-2027 school year. GPS is a network of high-performing schools in Kern County focused on academic excellence, health, wellness, and college and career readiness. The organization currently operates two TK-8 schools and plans to expand. Teachers at GPS are responsible for creating empowering classroom environments that foster high expectations for student growth and achievement, while also attending to individual student health and wellness needs. This involves planning and implementing standards-aligned lessons, collaborating with various school staff, and ensuring school-wide goals are met.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree
A CA state Education Specialist teaching credential or intern credential, with an English Learner Authorization as required by the state of California
Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn SIRUS, IEP writing and Special Ed Reporting Software
Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn a variety of service models including: co-teaching strategies, push-in supports, pull-out supports, and small group teaching
Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Implement and execute adopted Grow Public Schools Units of Study and high-quality instructional materials.
Prepare and implement integrated lessons that reflect a student’s IEP and lead to deep student understanding based on state standards and accommodations.
Participate fully in weekly instructional coaching activities, including analysis of student learning, intellectual prep, and observation debriefs, and execute on next steps.
Provide experiential learning opportunities, including integration with the Edible Schoolyard (ESY) curriculum and project-based learning framework.
Write and conduct IEPs and facilitate IEP meetings.
Proctor assessments, update service logs and files, and communicate with partnering agencies.
Develop a classroom learning environment that reflects the school’s core values and school-wide expectations to emphasize a college-going culture.
Collaborate with learning lab staff and Small Group Instructors (SGIs) to implement students’ Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), integrating online learning platforms based on student need.
Assess student progress and maintain accurate standards-based grading records using various student information management systems and technology platforms.
Maintain frequent communication with scholars, scholars’ families, colleagues, and school leaders (both in-person and virtually).
Provide frequent and timely feedback on student learning.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Implement the GPS school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support framework with fidelity.
Provide weekly communication to families on students’ academics and behavior, as needed.
Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Deliver grade-level specific SEL curriculum to foster the health and wellness of all students.
Demonstrate preparation, skill, and a growth mindset for working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested; promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Active participation in relevant professional learning opportunities.
Mentor peers to help them develop the skills needed to progress as teachers, as applicable.
Contribute to campus culture through extracurricular activities such as celebrations, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.
Show enthusiasm for ESY education and an experiential problem-based approach to learning.
Other duties as assigned.