Education Specialist/Special Education Teacher

Is this job for you?

Do you feel as though you have been unable to truly make progress and leave an impact on your students due to large caseloads, endless paperwork, and staffing shortages?

Are you a credentialed teacher who would like to work in a small, supportive environment with mentorship in writing goals, writing behavior plans, and creating meaningful academic and life skill programs?

Do you have an out of state teaching credential, looking to move to better weather and need help getting credentialed in California?

Come join our team!

Who are we?

ACES Academy is a Non-public school (NPS) owned and operated by ACES, a national provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services. Established in 2004, ACES Academy serves students in first grade through transition age (18-22) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or other disabilities. Our school is in Hillcrest, right in the heart of San Diego. Students are referred to our NPS by their home school district through the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team process. The program at ACES Academy is individualized to meet each student’s unique needs and is based on the students’ IEP. We use ABA methodologies and evidence-based research to create interventions that lead to meaningful life changes. We offer a functional curriculum and a certificate of completion upon transition program graduation.

Why our school?

• You are guaranteed a small caseload. We have 14 students currently in the school, split between two teachers.
• We have a collaborative approach, and we rely heavily on teamwork. We have a small team of one director, two teachers, and one assistant teacher who are there to support you.
• All our paras are certified Registered Behavior Technicians, so you will be working with a team of competent and well-trained staff.
• The teachers lead a weekly hour-long staff meeting, providing you with ample time to fully train staff, discuss student successes, progress, and areas of concern.
• You have the flexibility to customize and individualize programming, student schedules, and curriculum to maximize progress.
• You will have flexible planning time throughout the day, allowing for stress-free evenings and weekends.
• We have an amazing full-time assistant teacher who assists with making visuals, materials, and all school related things.
• Work phone and laptop will be provided, promoting a healthy work- life balance.
• Teachers receive a generous budget to purchase materials, supplies and reinforcing items.

What you'll do:

• Provide instruction in small group or 1:1 settings to students with disabilities
• Implement an instructional curriculum and materials designed for students with moderate/severe disabilities
• Train and oversee a team of Behavioral Interventionists implementing educational and behavioral programs
• Plan and facilitate weekly staff meetings
• Create and implement student IEPs
• Collaborate with other providers including other Education Specialists, OT, SLP, District Case Managers, and Director
• Complete, progress reports and ACES Academy documentation
• Attend and present IEP meetings
• Set up, maintain, and analyze student electronic data systems
• Responsible for communication with parents and guardians about programming, challenges, and successes

What you'll love:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401k
• Paid time off, paid sick time and paid holidays
• Being mentored by top professionals in the ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Industry

Qualifications:

• Must have valid California Education Specialist- Moderate/Severe Credential preliminary or cleared. **If you have an out of state Special Education Certification, we can assist in helping you get certified in California. **
• Must have knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis and assistive technology, BCBA preferred
• Must have knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies and curriculums that are effective with students across a variety of disabilities
• Ability to write, implement, and oversee implementation of all IEP documents including present levels, goals, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), modifications and accommodations.
• Must be willing to adhere to the principles of confidentiality and to comply with all mandated training and ethical guidelines
• Proficiency with personal computer and various software application

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force and lift/move up to 15 pounds

· Ability to sit for long periods of time (up to 3 hours at a time) during the scheduled workday

Additional Information 

ACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status. 

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000