Special Education Teacher Elementary

Devereux•Laguna Hills, CA

About The Position

Devereux Day Academy – Laguna Hills is seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher for an elementary autism classroom. This 12-month position includes extended school year (ESY) programming during the summer. The role delivers structured, evidence-based instruction tailored to students’ academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The teacher creates a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment; collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and families; and implements individualized programming to promote student growth, independence, and positive outcomes in a therapeutic educational setting. The role offers small classes and ratios, a supportive multidisciplinary environment, and strength-based approaches emphasizing positive behavioral supports. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to fully certified teachers and is paid in three installments over 30 days, 90 days, and six months. Devereux is a nonprofit behavioral healthcare organization. Its mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. The organization describes its culture as mission-driven, people-first, inclusive, and grounded in servant leadership. Devereux maintains a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and related reporting procedures. Drug screening is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential with added Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS), or California Moderate/Severe Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential.
Special Education instruction experience.
Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process.
Strong classroom management skills.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum.

Responsibilities

Deliver structured, evidence-based instruction to students in an elementary autism classroom.
Address students’ academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs.
Create a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and families.
Implement individualized programming that promotes student growth, independence, and positive outcomes.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus for fully certified teachers, paid in installments over 30 days, 90 days, and six months.
Medical coverage, including telemedicine, dental coverage, prescription drug coverage, preventative care, and mental health services for eligible employees and covered family members or domestic partners.
Student loan debt assistance.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Paid training and professional development.
Generous time off accruing from the first day.
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
Low-cost benefits available after 30 days of employment.