Special Education Teacher (CA Special Education Credential) - Fall 26 Start
About The Position
At Children's Health Council, we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include: being people first and empowering our workforce, creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion, elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships. Special Education Teacher - Make a Meaningful Difference in Young Lives Are you looking for? A school environment where a multidisciplinary team of clinical and behavioral specialists partner with you every day? Smaller ratios of teacher to student? A place to celebrate differences and see them as opportunities for growth and learning? Work that empowers students with diverse learning needs? A collaborative, supportive professional environment? If you answered "yes" to these questions, we invite you to join our dedicated team! About the role! As our Special Education Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging instruction based on Common Core Standards while helping students achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. You'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including embedded clinical and behavior colleagues to create supportive learning environments where students with diverse needs can thrive. This position reports to the Head of School.
Requirements
- Passion for curriculum development and implementing effective instructional strategies
- Expertise with assessment tools for identifying and supporting students with special needs
- Creativity in adapting curriculum to address diverse learning profiles
- Skill in establishing data-driven progress monitoring systems that inform instructional decisions
- Ability to develop comprehensive IEPs that address skill deficits while aligning with Common Core standards
- Collaborative mindset and leadership skills to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams
- Valid CA Special Education credential or intern credential
- At minimum, an intern-level special education credential (Master's Degree preferred)
- Classroom experience working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges and learning differences
- Understanding of anxiety, ADHD, mood dysregulation, and specific learning challenges
- Experience implementing Common Core Curriculum, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction
- Demonstrated ability to create accommodations that optimize each student's learning experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience preparing/presenting IEPs
- Comfort with technology systems (G-suite, Outlook) and incorporating technology into instruction
- Effective classroom management skills
- Ability to complete Pro-ACT crisis management system training
- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during instruction and supervision
- Valid CA driver's license preferred
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to articulate expectations to classroom team and students
Responsibilities
- Design and implement dynamic, differentiated academic instruction that addresses each student's unique learning needs
- Develop deep understanding of each student's learning profile through assessment and observation, creating targeted goals and instructional approaches to facilitate progress
- Partner with Behavior Specialists to implement our schoolwide Positive Behavior Training (PBT) management system
- Track student progress through formal and informal assessments, maintaining comprehensive portfolios and records
- Lead meaningful parent-teacher conferences and maintain regular communication with families
- Create and update IEP goals and progress summaries with clarity and insight
- Present student progress and proposed goals at IEP meetings with confidence and expertise
- Administer California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress testing
- Co-facilitate weekly team meetings and provide direction to classroom assistants
- Participate in supervision and professional development opportunities
- Attend all required meetings and uphold school policies, educational codes, and confidentiality standards
- Maintain commitment to child safety, manda ted reporting duty, and professional boundaries.
- Maintain your special education credential through continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
