Special Education Teacher, Non-Public School

CASA PACIFICA CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILY • Camarillo, CA

89d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Casa Pacifica is expanding our non-public school educational services to Northern Santa Barbara County, with an exciting new opportunity to build out services in the Lompoc area. Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Education/Principal, the Special Education Teacher will instruct special education students individually and in small groups in accordance with Casa Pacifica's policies and procedures; develop and implement IEP goals, assess students, and coordinate programs to increase independence and functioning in society, socially, vocationally, and academically.

Requirements

• Valid California Special Education Credential.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field, Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training with severely emotionally disturbed students.
• Experience in academic testing (PIAT, WRAT) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to run a Special Education classroom located at a school site.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IEP processes and collaboration with educational agencies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum and lesson plans for individualized and group instruction.
• Schedule instructional periods and assess student progress.
• Teach core academic subjects in alignment with common core standards, next-generation science standards, and California frameworks.
• Instruct in other academic areas related to student grade level, including math competencies, student computer proficiency, writing skills, and art media.
• Instruct students with emotional disturbances utilizing individualized programming to implement and achieve IEP goals.
• Serve as case manager and participate as a member of IEP teams.
• Attend IEP meetings and provide input to IEP goals.
• Conduct pre and post-assessments and perform other data collection.
• Prepare IEP reports and maintain interagency and district contacts regarding IEPs.
• Plan and supervise curriculum-related field trips to enhance social skills and life skills.
• Collaborate with parents and provide written quarterly student progress reports and quarterly IEP goals and objectives progress reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options.
• Flexible spending and dependent care programs.
• Excellent training opportunities.
• Education/tuition assistance programs.
• Group Discount Pet Insurance.
• Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year).
• Free Legal and Financial consultations.
• Identity Theft Recovery Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees