About the position
AchieveKids is a dynamic, non-profit educational organization with a rich 60+ year history of providing non-public schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto, California. We serve students with complex learning and emotional challenges. Our students possess a range of abilities, and we focus on skill development to help our students transition to progressively more independent learning environments. We strive to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors. AchieveKids is an exciting place to work, and we have a lot to offer the right candidate. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and facilitate a variety of educational, social, and emotional learning experiences/methods that meet classroom needs.
- Collaborate effectively with the team to maintain academic integrity and aligned learning of planned lessons.
- Support students' transition to less restrictive environments and in finding success within their communities.
- Apply knowledge of social-emotional development, positive behavior support, and classroom management skills.
- Learn technology patterns that organize instructional materials and data-gathering.
Requirements
- Special Education Teaching Credential (mild-moderate or moderate-severe) and/or ability to obtain college internship or valid CA credential.
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check.
- TB Clearance.
- CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential function.
- Clean California DMV record required.
Nice-to-haves
- 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe.
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate.
Benefits
- Generous Total Rewards Package.
- 7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options.
- Retirement plan with generous company match.
- Scholarship and Grant opportunities.
- Tuition and professional development assistance.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more.
- A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment.
