Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe), $5,000 Annual Stipend
About The Position
The Special Education Teacher provides quality education to students with extensive support needs, ages 18 months to 22 years, under the supervision of the Special Education Program Administrator. The role involves team participation in planning and implementing student programs, using functional and/or community-based curricula, and supporting communication and social skill development. It also involves interagency cooperation and building strong parent-teacher-student connections. The teacher facilitates opportunities for students to develop and experiment with adaptive technology, participate in vocational education, and integrate with neurotypical populations. Special Education Programs serves students with disabilities not otherwise served in the districts within the San Joaquin SELPA, including students with autism, visual impairment, deafness or hearing impairment, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and emotional disability. The program aims to support students’ individual educational needs, development, dignity, health, safety, and ability to function in everyday life. Related duties may be required.
Requirements
- Possess a valid California Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) teaching credential or be able to secure a California credential.
- Interns are accepted.
- If the applicant does not hold the required credential or permit, provide all transcripts necessary to verify eligibility.
- Attach a formal letter of introduction, resume, three letters of recommendation (preferably dated within the past year), and a copy of the credential or transcripts to the online application.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality education to students with extensive support needs, ages 18 months to 22 years.
- Participate in planning and implementing student programs as part of a team.
- Use a functional and/or community-based curriculum.
- Support students’ communication and social skill development.
- Cooperate with interagency partners and maintain strong parent-teacher-student linkages.
- Facilitate opportunities to develop and experiment with adaptive technology.
- Facilitate vocational education and integration with neurotypical populations.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- $5,000 annual stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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