Special Education Teacher

The Creekside School • San Jose, CA

11d • $80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Creekside School is a nonpublic school in San Jose serving students with profound autism. The school was founded by families seeking an education that meets their children’s needs and continues to emphasize individualized student support and family partnership.

The Special Education Teacher creates engaging, individualized learning experiences in collaboration with paraprofessionals, therapists, specialists, and families. The role focuses on supporting students’ communication, independence, and development of skills they can use throughout their lives. Teachers work in small classes with full-time paraprofessional support on a six-acre campus and collaborate with specialists in speech, occupational therapy, behavior, music, art, and mental health. The school’s approach emphasizes joy, student preferences, dignity, and family partnership.

Requirements

• Experience teaching students with autism and significant support needs.
• Skills in individualized instruction, IEP development, and monitoring student progress.
• A collaborative approach to working with paraprofessionals, specialists, and families.
• Patience, curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to each student’s dignity.
• Willingness to reflect, ask questions, and adjust approaches based on what works for each student.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs with meaningful, measurable goals.
• Adapt instruction to students’ strengths, interests, preferences, and support needs.
• Teach functional academics, communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Support emotional, sensory, and behavioral regulation with guidance from the multidisciplinary team.
• Incorporate student choice and assent into a respectful, responsive classroom.
• Use observations and progress data to refine instruction and celebrate growth.
• Help students apply skills through community outings and everyday experiences.
• Guide classroom support staff and maintain consistent communication with families.

Benefits

• Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Fully vested 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Seven weeks of paid time off according to the school calendar, plus holiday pay.
• Professional development across disciplines and shared planning time.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed