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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Instruction/Direct Services:
> Provide support in all academic, behavior, and transition areas and effectively instruct students in a small group setting (i.e., academic success class) and/or the general education classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher
> Provide instruction and services for those pupils whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or who are assigned to receive support in the Mild to Moderate Special Day Program (SDP)
> Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas plans accommodations/modifications necessary to provide access to students with disabilities to the core curriculum and/or alternative curriculum and behavior support plans
> Co-teach general education classes to increase service delivery for special education students in the general education classroom
> Provide consultation services as follows but not limited to: (1) utilization of evaluation data for the accommodation and modification of instruction and curriculum (2) identification and assessment of behavior patterns in pupils (3) application of effective classroom management techniques; (4) identification of resources appropriate to individuals with exceptional needs to staff members, parents, and parents/guardians
> Collaborate with parents, administrators, testing specialists, school psychologists, social workers, and professionals to develop and monitor individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
> Provide direct support to student success teams (SST) and 504 teams by developing intervention plans for at-risk-students
> Provide workshops and professional development for staff in special education procedures/guidelines, accommodation/modification techniques and methodologies on how to serve students with exceptional needs in the general education setting
> Provide paraprofessionals with training in special education guidelines and implementation of students’ IEPs. Monitor paraprofessionals by developing a system of accountability to ensure service delivery adhering to special education program requirements
> Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems

Coordination of IEPs/Services:
> Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare IEPs for students on caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations
> Participate as a member of the IEP team in decisions regarding placement and in the development of an individualized education program for students with disabilities. Analyzes data when revising IEPs to provide accurate present level of performance
> Coordinate: referrals and assessment procedures, IEP team meetings, the implementation of special education services provided to students with exceptional needs, collection of relevant information for those students referred to the IEP team, organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms

In addition, all Green Dot educators are expected to:
> Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
> Create a culture of learning in your classroom
> Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning
> Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional safety
> Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate GDPS instructional methodologies
> Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness
> Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot Network
> Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you

> have a bachelor’s degree (required)
> have a growth mindset and love of learning
> have strong knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, California Standards Base instruction, Response to Intervention Framework, and Behavior Modification Strategies
> have strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
> display a relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality execution
> are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
> have excellent collaborative and organizational skills
> have excellent verbal and written communication skills
> have a strong ethical base and self-awareness
> are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
For California-Based Educators:
> Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Preliminary/Level I or Clear/Level II Education Specialist credential for Mild/Moderate Needs OR
> Be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern credential for Mild/Moderate Needs (candidate must earn an intern credential by July 2026), OR
> Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), AND have a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants:
> Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2026

COMPENSATION - SALARY
> For credentialed teachers, our current salary scale ranges from $71,085 to $127,985, depending on your level of education and years of experience
> For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program/intern-eligible, the current salary range is between $62,316 and $63,866

Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more, as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator.

COMPENSATION - BENEFITS
In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
> 100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents)
> 100% no-cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO, Kaiser HMO and more) - visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/benefits/ for more information
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (https://tinyurl.com/3wnz3nvd), which is 100% reimbursable
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Student Loan forgiveness access
> Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
Note: If you are enrolled in CalSTRS through Green Dot, you are eligible to contribute to the 401(k), however, you are not eligible to receive the company match
> Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in years 4, 8 and 13*
> Annual ‘exemplary attendance’ bonus*
> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
> ~198-day work year*

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
> 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks* (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*Subject to change

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

In addition to positions for the 2026-27 school year, we may also have current openings available.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA