SPED teachers wanted immediately!

FullShift Staffing•Santa Clara, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher teaches elementary and/or secondary subjects to students with emotional impairments in specialized school programs. The position plans and prepares a comprehensive annual classroom syllabus, develops and administers an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each assigned student with students, parents, and staff, and works toward annual student classroom performance goals. The teacher supervises assigned paraprofessional support staff in daily classroom behavior management and academic activities; maintains attendance and performance records; administers tests; and issues grades in compliance with applicable school district and California regulatory requirements. The role includes daily classroom instruction and behavior management, monitoring academic and behavioral progress under each student’s IEP or EP, and collaborating with school staff and parents to assess needs and develop corrective measures. The teacher plans and supervises classroom lessons and activities, including field trips and social activities, completes IEP work as needed or requested, and represents the school in meetings with parents, regulatory officials, and the public. The position is in Santa Clara, California.

Requirements

Four-year degree from a fully accredited college or university.
CTC required.
Possess a Mild/Moderate, Moderate Severe, or LH (Learning Handicapped) credential; candidates in an approved internship program will be considered.
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 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.
Ability to work with emotionally and behaviorally disabled students.
Fluent verbal communication in English.
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.
Degree preferably in Education, Child Psychology, Math, Science, English, History, or Social Science.
Experience in a combined Special Education–Mental Health work environment preferred.
Candidates in an approved internship program are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective day-to-day classroom behavior management for assigned students using available resources and appropriate school staff.
Teach daily lessons to assigned students using the school-approved classroom syllabus.
Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with assigned 1:1 staff and/or Educational Assistants.
Regularly monitor and assess each student’s academic and behavioral progress pursuant to the approved IEP or EP.
Collaborate with school staff and parents to assess students’ academic and behavioral needs and develop corrective measures to support learning.
Plan, implement, and supervise classroom lessons and learning activities, including field trips and non-physical-education recreational and social activities.
Evaluate students’ academic and behavioral classroom performance and issue grades accordingly.
Complete an end-of-year IEP for each assigned student as needed or at a parent’s request.
Work toward student classroom performance goals pursuant to stated IEP objectives.
Attend and participate in school meetings and career-enhancement workshops and seminars.
Assign classroom work and supervise daily classroom activities.
Lead successful annual IEP completion for assigned students.
Represent the school in meetings with parents, regulatory officials, and the general public.