Special Education Teacher 2026-2027 Candidate Pool

Grow Public Schools•Shafter, CA

7h•$61,050 - $115,925•Onsite

About The Position

Grow Public School teachers develop empowering classroom environments that establish high expectations for student growth and achievement and attend to the health and wellness needs for each individual student. This includes planning, organizing, and implementing standards-aligned lessons, activities, and assessments. Teachers collaborate across grade levels and departments to provide a rigorous academic program. In addition, teachers will work collaboratively with coaches, instructional support staff, the Edible Schoolyard team, and learning lab staff to ensure that school-wide goals are met.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree
A CA state Education Specialist teaching credential or intern credential, with an English Learner Authorization as required by the state of California
Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn SIRUS, IEP writing and Special Ed Reporting Software
Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn a variety of service models including: co-teaching strategies, push-in supports, pull-out supports, and small group teaching
Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools

Nice To Haves

Education Specialist Instruction - Extensive Support Needs Credential Strongly Preferred
Bilingual ability preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Implement and execute the adopted Grow Public Schools Units of Study and high-quality instructional materials
Prepare and implement integrated lessons that reflect a student’s IEP and lead to deep student understanding based on state standards and accommodations
Participate fully in weekly instructional coaching activities (including analysis of student learning, intellectual prep, observation debrief, etc.) and execute on next steps
Provide experiential learning opportunities including integration with the Edible Schoolyard (ESY) curriculum and project based learning framework
Write and conduct IEPs and facilitate IEP meetings
Proctor assessments, update service logs and files
Communicate with partnering agencies
Develop a classroom learning environment that reflects the school’s core values and school wide expectations in order to emphasize a college-going culture
Collaborate with the learning lab staff and Small Group Instructors (SGIs) to implement students’ Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), integrating online learning platforms based on student need
Assess student progress and maintain accurate standards-based grading records, utilizing various student information management systems and technology platforms
Maintain frequent communication with scholars, scholars’ families, colleagues, and school leaders (both in-person and virtually)
Provide frequent and timely feedback on student learning
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
Implement the GPS school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support framework with fidelity and provide weekly communication to families on students’ academics and behavior, as needed
Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Deliver grade-level specific SEL curriculum to foster the health and wellness of all students
Demonstrate preparation, skill, and a growth mindset for working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested; promptly return phone calls and answer emails
Active participation in relevant professional learning opportunities provided on site, through the GPS CMO, or an outside provider
Mentor peers to help them develop the skills needed to progress as teachers, as applicable
Contribute to campus culture through extracurricular activities such as celebrations, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations
An enthusiasm for ESY education and experiential problem based approach to learning
Other duties as assigned