Teacher

CHC • Palo Alto, CA

13d • Onsite

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. As our Special Education Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging instruction based on Common Core Standards, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) while helping students achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Classroom size is up to 12 students! You'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including embedded clinical and behavior colleagues, to create supportive inclusive learning environments where students with autism, ADHD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities can thrive. This position reports to the Head of School.

Requirements

• Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe) or intern credential
• At minimum, an intern-level credential (Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred)
• Experience in a special education classroom, resource specialist program (RSP), or inclusion setting
• Background working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges, autism, and learning differences
• 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 and communication skills, including IEP writing and presentation
• 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
• Availability for evening events (Back to School Night, Art Show, Achievement Night, staff training, IEP meetings)
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate expectations to classroom team and students

Nice To Haves

• Valid CA driver's license preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dynamic, differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans aligned to Common Core
• Develop deep understanding of each student's learning profile using formal and informal assessments, psychoeducational data, and progress monitoring tools
• Create and implement IEPs, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and accommodations/modifications
• Partner with Behavior Specialists to implement our schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS/PBT) system
• Track student progress through formal and informal assessments, maintaining comprehensive portfolios and records
• Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong family engagement and communication
• 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 (CAASPP) and other standardized assessments
• Co-facilitate team meetings and support paraprofessionals/instructional aides
• 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, mandated reporting duty, and professional boundaries
• Maintain your special education credential through continuing education

Benefits

• CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level