Special Education Teacher

Responsibilities: Leading a class of special education students with a maximum class size of 8. Meeting students’ functional & social/behavioral needs in an integrated manner. Providing ongoing orientation and training to additional classroom staff and consulting therapists. Developing, managing, and implementing educational components of IEP, FAB-BIP, progress monitoring and related reports. Developing and coordinating a relevant California standards-based curriculum for each student. Maintaining educational records and completing required educational assessments for each student. Working directly and cooperatively with other staff to coordinate all aspects of educational, social/emotional, behavioral, and pre-vocational programs for each student. Communicating & meeting with parents and home care providers on a regular basis. Preparing and coordinating student and classroom staff schedules as well as classroom management. Assisting in interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, and supervising of additional classroom staff. Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field. California Special Education teaching credential (M/S) and strong behavior management skills. One or more years of experience teaching students requiring special education/positive behavior intervention techniques. Effective oral and written communication skills. Fingerprint clearance. Clean California DMV record. Ability to create a relevant academic and functional program that will help our students transition to a less restrictive environment. Ability to work effectively within a team environment. Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Experience: Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) Special education: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Teaching Certification (Preferred) Special Education Certification (Preferred) Work Location: On the road