Valid California Teaching Credential with Special Education authorization
California driver's license and personal automobile insurance
Ability to meet physical and mental fitness standards for working with potentially violent clients
Strong emergency response skills and sound judgment under pressure
Responsibilities
Evaluate student needs to design tailored academic and vocational programs through IEPs
Develop and implement individualized curriculum for students
Participate in hiring and training Instructional Aides, supervising their curriculum delivery
Maintain documentation in compliance with agency standards
Create and modify behavioral intervention programs based on current student needs
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans
Benefits
Health screening physical examination including drug and back screening
Opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive work environment focused on student success
Engagement in meaningful work with emotionally disturbed children
Full Job Description
Salary Range: $78,728 - $108,264 DOE
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Principal, the Special Education Teacher manages and implements the school curriculum; supervises Instructional Aides; and supervises the students.
Essential Responsibilities:
Evaluates the needs of the pupil in order to design and process an academic and vocational program based on those needs through the IEP.
Develops implements and ensures application of curriculum appropriate to the individual students.
Participates in the hiring and training of Instructional Aides. Supervises Instructional Aides in the delivery of curriculum and behavior management. Maintains documentation in compliance with the Agency's standards.
Develops, modifies and maintains behavioral intervention program specific to the needs of the current population. 5. Cooperates with the multi-disciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plan for each student.
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree and possess a valid California Teaching Credential and Special Education authorization as indicated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy; Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
Must be physically and mentally fit to work with potentially violent clients in accordance with the Agency's Physical and Mental Fitness Standards policy; must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes a drug screen and back screen; must have the unrestricted capacity to employ physical restraint techniques in a professionally safe manner; and must meet community care licensing standards for employment.
Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances. Must be able to work safely with seriously emotionally disturbed children who may become violent, and physically and verbally offensive, without reacting in a negative, cruel or hostile manner towards the client.
