Special Education Teacher: Mod/Severe

Rocketship Public Schools•Antioch, CA

13d•$71,000 - $83,130

About The Position

Rocketship Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher focused on moderate/severe support needs. The teacher delivers academic instruction, functional and adaptive skills instruction, and communication supports, including augmentative and alternative communication systems, using STAR curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards. The position provides individualized and small-group instruction, push-in and pull-out support, and opportunities for meaningful inclusion in general education classrooms. The teacher manages an IEP caseload and ensures compliance with IDEA and state law. Responsibilities include drafting and writing IEPs, facilitating IEP meetings, maintaining accurate online and school-based records, collaborating on evaluations and assessments, and communicating with families and team members about student progress, goals, and accommodations. The teacher also leads and coaches paraprofessionals and implements behavior supports, including Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans, in partnership with students, families, and school staff. The role includes weekly coaching, real-time classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development. Rocketship emphasizes collaboration, self-reflection, family partnership, student inclusion, and high standards of legal and instructional compliance. The position is eligible for performance-based pay tied to student growth and impact. Compensation is $71,000–$83,130 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus health and wellness benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan, a flexible spending account, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution.
Valid Moderate/Severe Support Needs credential, or eligibility for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP).
For candidates using a PIP or STSP, current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required; certification must be active, or the candidate must be willing to complete certification before the start date.
Maintain active, good-standing credential status throughout employment.
Commitment to weekly coaching, professional development, collaboration, self-reflection, and student-centered practice.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education, behavioral support, or related settings.
Experience leading or coaching paraprofessionals.
Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
Knowledge of special education law, IDEA compliance, and effective inclusion practices.
Growth-oriented, receptive to feedback and coaching, and committed to ongoing professional development.
Experience supporting diverse learners and building case management expertise.
Equity-driven and resilient, with a commitment to meaningful inclusion and closing opportunity gaps for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Ensure students work toward and achieve the academic and functional goals outlined in their IEPs.
Deliver academic, functional/adaptive, and communication instruction and supports, including augmentative and alternative communication systems, using STAR curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction, push-in and pull-out support, and meaningful inclusion opportunities in general education classrooms.
Lead and coach paraprofessionals in implementing accommodations, modifications, and individualized supports.
Manage an IEP caseload in compliance with state regulations, IDEA, and state law.
Draft and write IEPs, facilitate IEP meetings, and maintain compliant and accurate online and school-based records.
Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers on evaluations and, when needed, administer academic assessments; review and interpret results for IEP meetings.
Communicate regularly with families and team members about student progress, goals, and accommodations.
Develop responsive behavior supports in partnership with students, families, and school staff.
Implement and oversee Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans, ensuring consistent use of strategies by paraprofessionals and teachers.
Apply intensive behavior support practices, including ABA principles and crisis intervention techniques, to maintain safe and supportive learning environments.
Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits.
Participate fully in weekly coaching, including real-time classroom coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with general educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and school communities through meetings, conferences, and trainings.
Communicate openly and proactively with families and contribute to a positive, collaborative staff culture.
Maintain compliance with IDEA and state law and ensure IEPs and services meet legal and instructional expectations.