SPED Teachers needed ASAP!!

FullShift Staffing•Fremont, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher teaches elementary and/or secondary school subjects to students with emotional impairments in specialized school programs. The role plans and prepares a comprehensive annual classroom syllabus and works with students, parents, and staff to develop and administer an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student. The teacher is responsible for achieving annual student classroom performance goals and supervising assigned paraprofessional support staff in daily classroom management, student behavior, and academic work activities. The teacher maintains attendance records, evaluates classroom performance, administers tests, and issues grades in compliance with applicable school district and California state requirements. The role also collaborates with school staff and parents to assess student needs, monitor academic and behavioral progress, and develop corrective measures. The position is based in Fremont, California.

Requirements

Four-year college degree from a fully accredited institution; preferred fields include Education, Child Psychology, Math, Science, English, History, or Social Science.
California Teaching Credential (CTC) required.
Must possess a Mild/Moderate, Moderate Severe, or LH (Learning Handicapped) Credential.
At least one year of demonstrated professional experience working with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children and/or adolescents.
Effective communication skills for productive teacher-to-student communication.
Working knowledge of current professional teaching and classroom-management techniques and practices in special education environments.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to understand and interpret complex data and abstract concepts and conduct research to develop classroom syllabuses and lesson plans.
Fluent verbal English communication skills.
Ability to use a computer and telephone.
Ability to read and compose written communications fluently in English.
Subject to a Human Performance Exam to assess Handle with Care training.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is highly desirable.
Experience in a combined Special Education–Mental Health work environment is preferred.
Candidates in an approved internship program will be considered; interns with CTC are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned students’ classroom behavior on a day-to-day basis using available resources, including appropriate school staff.
Teach daily lessons to assigned students using the school-approved classroom syllabus.
Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with assigned one-to-one support staff and/or Educational Assistants.
Regularly monitor and assess each student’s academic and behavioral progress under their approved IEP or EP.
Work with school staff and parents to assess students’ academic and behavioral needs and develop corrective measures.
Plan, implement, and supervise classroom lessons and learning activities, including field trips and recreational and social activities.
Evaluate each student’s academic and behavioral classroom performance and issue grades accordingly.
Complete an IEP at year’s end for each assigned student when needed or requested by a parent.
Work toward student classroom performance goals stated in IEP objectives.
Attend and participate in school meetings and career-enhancement workshops and seminars.
Assign classroom work and supervise daily classroom activities.
Lead the successful annual completion of IEP work for assigned students.
Represent the school in meetings with parents, regulatory officials, and the general public.
Maintain student attendance records, evaluate performance, and administer tests in compliance with applicable requirements.