Special Education Teacher - Contract

Location: San Jose, CA, 95119

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) using a web-based system.

• Plan and record your monthly work schedule in advance.

• Meet regularly with parents or guardians of each student to work on behavior contracts.

• Work closely with the school's Support Staff to develop a comprehensive program.

• Diagnose and program instruction for individual learners.

• Implement and maintain pupil evaluations.

• Coordinate a class transition program for each child.

• Prepare required state and/or county reports.

• Comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the California Education Code.

• Facilitate team processes including problem solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development.

• Provide support to staff in all areas related to mild/moderate and/or moderate/severe disabilities.

• Direct assigned instructional assistants.

• Collect student performance data.

• Create a learning environment with high expectations.

• Develop a modified curriculum for multiple grade levels.

• Utilize appropriate educational materials.

• Participate in ongoing, relevant professional development.

• Maintain knowledge of current Special Education regulations.

• Utilize a positive behavioral interventions and support system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• A valid Educational Specialist Teaching Credential authorizing specialized services to students with Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe disabilities.

• A valid CA Driver's License and/or the ability to deliver in-person special education teaching services to students at multiple sites.

• Knowledge of current regulations pertaining to Special Education.

• Experience with diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

If that's you, let's talk!

What's in it for you?!

• Lucrative pay!

• Long term contract!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available!

• Principal is well respected and liked!