2026-27 Middle & High School Special Education Teachers - Mild-Moderate Support

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$62,316 - $127,985•Onsite

About The Position

Green Dot Public Schools is seeking passionate Special Education Teachers for the 2026-27 school year. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive network of special education professionals committed to providing equitable access and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. Green Dot provides educators with the necessary tools and fosters a collaborative environment among teachers, psychologists, paraprofessionals, and administrators. As a learning organization, Green Dot is dedicated to coaching special education teachers in compliance, program development, and collaboration. The curriculum adheres to Common Core State Standards while allowing teachers flexibility to create innovative lessons tailored to individual learning needs. The organization is committed to ensuring assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements, equipping all students with the support needed for success. Green Dot's professional development and growth programs aim to maximize teacher impact and advance their careers. Teachers are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association. New hires starting on or after September 15th will be classified as at-will, probationary employees, with potential to transition to regular employee status at the end of the school year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (required)
Growth mindset and love of learning
Strong knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, California Standards Base instruction, Response to Intervention Framework, and Behavior Modification Strategies
Strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
Relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality execution
Passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
Excellent collaborative and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong ethical base and self-awareness
Dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Preliminary/Level I or Clear/Level II Education Specialist credential for Mild/Moderate Needs OR Be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern credential for Mild/Moderate Needs (candidate must earn an intern credential by July 2026), OR Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), AND have a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2026

Responsibilities

Provide support in all academic, behavior, and transition areas and effectively instruct students in a small group setting (i.e., academic success class) and/or the general education classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher.
Provide instruction and services for students whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or who are assigned to receive support in the Mild to Moderate Special Day Program (SDP).
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas plans accommodations/modifications necessary to provide access to students with disabilities to the core curriculum and/or alternative curriculum and behavior support plans.
Co-teach general education classes to increase service delivery for special education students in the general education classroom.
Provide consultation services including, but not limited to: utilization of evaluation data for accommodation and modification of instruction and curriculum; identification and assessment of behavior patterns in pupils; application of effective classroom management techniques; identification of resources appropriate to individuals with exceptional needs to staff members, parents, and parents/guardians.
Collaborate with parents, administrators, testing specialists, school psychologists, social workers, and professionals to develop and monitor individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
Provide direct support to student success teams (SST) and 504 teams by developing intervention plans for at-risk students.
Provide workshops and professional development for staff in special education procedures/guidelines, accommodation/modification techniques and methodologies on how to serve students with exceptional needs in the general education setting.
Provide paraprofessionals with training in special education guidelines and implementation of students’ IEPs. Monitor paraprofessionals by developing a system of accountability to ensure service delivery adhering to special education program requirements.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare IEPs for students on caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Participate as a member of the IEP team in decisions regarding placement and in the development of an individualized education program for students with disabilities. Analyzes data when revising IEPs to provide accurate present level of performance.
Coordinate referrals and assessment procedures, IEP team meetings, the implementation of special education services provided to students with exceptional needs, collection of relevant information for those students referred to the IEP team, organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms.
Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values.
Create a culture of learning in your classroom.
Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning.
Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional safety.
Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate GDPS instructional methodologies.
Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness.
Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot Network.
Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents)
100% no-cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO, Kaiser HMO and more)
Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program, which is 100% reimbursable
Wellness programs and resources
Financial planning/coaching access
Student Loan forgiveness access
Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA
California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in years 4, 8 and 13
Annual ‘exemplary attendance’ bonus
Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
~198-day work year
10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day)
3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)