Special Education Teacher

Rocketship Public Schools•Redwood City, CA

20d•$74,200 - $86,670

About The Position

Rocketship Special Education Teachers, known as Education Specialists (Mild/Moderate Support Needs), help ensure students have access to an excellent, inclusive education. They work with students, families, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals to provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The inclusive model prioritizes learning alongside general education peers whenever possible, with Education Specialists co-teaching and collaborating with educators and paraprofessionals to support accommodations and modifications. Education Specialists manage a caseload at a single school and provide small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction while maintaining compliance with IDEA and state law. They receive weekly coaching from school leaders and additional coaching from a Special Education Program Specialist. They also partner with families and staff on Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), using strategies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to foster safe, supportive learning environments. The role reports to a Principal or Assistant Principal.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Special Education teaching credential (Mild/Moderate or equivalent) in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate licensure as required by state law.
Valid Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate Support Needs) credential or eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP).
For a PIP or STSP, current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or willingness to complete CPR certification before the start date.
Ability to maintain active and good-standing credential status throughout employment.
Commitment to inclusive education, collaboration, ongoing learning, and supporting diverse learners.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education, behavioral support, or related settings.
Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Knowledge of special education law, IDEA compliance, and effective inclusion practices.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized, small-group, push-in, and pull-out instruction to help students access grade-level content and achieve IEP goals aligned with Common Core standards and Rocketship core content.
Co-teach with general education teachers and support the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and meaningful inclusion.
Partner with paraprofessionals to provide consistent, high-quality student support across settings.
Manage an IEP caseload in accordance with state regulations, IDEA, and state law.
Draft and write compliant IEPs, facilitate IEP meetings, and maintain accurate, current records in the IEP system.
Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers, including speech and occupational therapy providers, to interpret assessments and ensure appropriate services.
Communicate with families and team members about IEP goals, accommodations, and student progress.
Partner with students, families, and school staff to develop responsive behavioral supports, including BSPs and BIPs.
Apply behavior-support strategies, including ABA principles, to promote positive behavior and supportive learning environments.
Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits.
Participate in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Reflect on practice, take ownership of outcomes, and learn from successes and challenges.
Collaborate with school staff and related service providers to support inclusion, engage families and school communities, and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
Uphold legal and instructional expectations for IEPs and services and act in students' best interests.
Maintain active, good-standing credential status throughout employment.