Special Education Teacher - Contract

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid credential for teaching Severely Handicapped in California.

• A Master's Degree in Special Education.

• A basic knowledge of sign language is advantageous.

• Experience in teaching severely handicapped students on an integrated site is beneficial.

• Classroom teaching experience in both regular and special education.

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and coordinate effectively with students, parents, and fellow professionals.

Job Description

• Provide a basic core program for severely handicapped students, including communication, self-help, survival skills, socialization, fine and gross motor, community living skills, community awareness, pre-academics and academics, independence, and responsibility.

• Instruct children with developmental delays using appropriate techniques, equipment, instructional materials, and supplies in accordance with each student's Individualized Education Program.

• Develop realistic long and short-range goals with each student in areas of delay, allowing for amelioration of handicapping conditions and providing for continued development in areas of pupil strengths.

• Collaborate closely with other special education staff members in the assessment process and program planning, and to ensure the implementation of the I.E.P.

• Direct instructional aide and classroom volunteers.

• Communicate effectively with parents to coordinate the efforts of the school and the home in the improvement of the overall program for the student.

• Collaborate with regular classroom teachers to provide successful integration of the students into the regular program.

• Evaluate student performance, keep up-to-date records of individual student’s progress, recommend revision of the I.E.P., and modify the I.E.P. as necessary.

• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in which a positive self-image and self-help activities are stressed.

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Integrate instructional strategies with appropriate technology.

• Facilitate ongoing communication with agencies and professionals serving severely handicapped.

• Participate in staff development awareness opportunities related to the regular curriculum.

Benefits:

• Lucrative pay!

• Long-term contract!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available!

• The principal is well respected and liked!

If that's you, let's talk!