Special Education Teacher: Mod/Severe

Rocketship Public Schools•Antioch, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to support students with moderate to severe needs. The role delivers academic, functional, adaptive, and communication instruction aligned with students’ IEPs, using the STAR curriculum and Common Core Standards. The teacher provides individualized and small-group instruction, push-in and pull-out services, and meaningful inclusion in general education classrooms, while leading and coaching paraprofessionals to implement accommodations and individualized supports consistently. The teacher manages an IEP caseload, drafts and facilitates IEPs, maintains compliant records, collaborates with psychologists and related service providers, and reviews assessment results to identify students’ strengths and needs. The position also develops and oversees behavior supports, partners with families and school staff, and applies ABA principles and crisis intervention techniques to support safe learning environments. The role includes weekly coaching, professional development, family engagement, and collaboration across the school community. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a listed annual range of $74,200–$86,670.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Moderate/Severe Support Needs credential, or eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP).
For candidates using a PIP or STSP, current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required; certification must be active or the candidate must be willing to complete it before starting.
Maintain active, good-standing credential status throughout employment.
Growth-oriented, receptive to feedback and coaching, and committed to ongoing professional development.
Collaborative and willing to develop case management expertise, coordinate services, write compliant IEPs, and partner with paraprofessionals, families, and general education teachers.
Belief that student behavior communicates underlying needs and commitment to thoughtful support.
Commitment to equity, meaningful inclusion, and closing opportunity gaps for students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education, behavioral support, or related settings.
Experience leading or coaching paraprofessionals.
Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Knowledge of special education law, IDEA compliance, and effective inclusion practices.

Responsibilities

Ensure students work toward and achieve the academic and functional goals in their IEPs.
Deliver academic, functional/adaptive, and communication instruction, including use of augmentative and alternative communication systems and the STAR curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction, push-in and pull-out support, and opportunities for inclusion in general education classrooms.
Lead and coach paraprofessionals in consistent implementation of accommodations, modifications, and individualized supports.
Manage an IEP caseload in compliance with state regulations, IDEA, and state law.
Draft and write IEPs, facilitate IEP meetings, and maintain accurate, compliant online and school-based records.
Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers on evaluations and administer academic assessments when needed; review results to identify student strengths and needs.
Communicate with families and team members about student progress, goals, and accommodations.
Develop responsive behavior supports with students, families, and school staff; implement and oversee BSPs and BIPs.
Apply ABA principles and crisis intervention techniques to maintain safe and supportive learning environments.
Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits.
Participate in weekly coaching and ongoing professional development, including real-time classroom coaching.
Collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and school communities to support inclusion and student growth.
Engage in self-reflection, take ownership of outcomes, and contribute to a positive, collaborative staff culture.
Uphold IDEA and state-law compliance and ensure IEPs and services meet legal and instructional expectations.