JOB DESCRIPTION:

Special Education Teacher for the ​A Better Chance School

• Leading a class of special education students (maximum class size of 8 students)
• Meeting students’ functional & social/behavioral needs in an integrated manner
• Providing ongoing orientation and training to additional classroom staff and consulting therapists regarding the classroom program as it relates to individual student needs
• 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 when appropriate
• 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 include:

• 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 experience teaching students requiring special education/positive behavior intervention techniques
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Fingerprint clearance required
• 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

Additional Details:

• Salary: competitive. Will pay ​100%​ of tuition for your teaching credential
• School year: 200 days
• Monthly classroom supply budget
• Summer school bonus

Downloads:

• CAF Employment Application (pdf)
• CAF Driving Record Form (MS Word)

For more information about the position, including salary and benefits, please contact the school principal: D​r. Edith Molinier, at emolinier@calautism.org