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Special Education Teacher SIGN-ON BONUS

AchieveKids
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2027

Special Education Teacher SIGN-ON BONUS at AchieveKids

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Continuous

Date Posted
2/20/2026
Contact
Julie Ngov
16504941200 142
Number of Openings
5
Salary
Pay Range
$3,322 - $4,163 Bi-weekly
Add'l Salary Info
$86,376 to $108,252 per year with sign-on bonus
Length of Work Year
218 days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

For over 65 years, AchieveKids has offered a place where acceptance is key to our community. AchieveKids specializes in creating learning for students ages 5 to 22 with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, mood, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders. Our innovative teachers, paraprofessionals, behavioral health team, and speech therapists work collaboratively to create opportunity and independence in the lives of the students in our community. This interdisciplinary team becomes a skillful problem solving group that instructs, guides and assists these students toward greater independence and self-reliance, enabling a path to a brighter future. With a campus in Palo Alto and in San Jose, we serve multiple school districts throughout the Bay Area. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.

Job Summary

Job Summary

AchieveKids is a dynamic, non-profit educational organization with a rich 60 year history of providing non-public schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto, California. We serve students with complex learning and emotional challenges. Our students possess a range of abilities, and we focus on skill development to help our students transition to progressively more independent learning environments. We strive to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors. AchieveKids is an exciting place to work, and we have a lot to offer the right candidate. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions. DESCRIPTION This is a full-time, exempt, position that reports to the Director of Education. You are a Special Education Teacher with a passion for innovation and creativity. You strive to meet the needs of complex learners with your positive perspectives and through multi-disciplinary collaboration. You are mission-driven and committed to uphold AchieveKids’ values and beliefs to help students achieve the maximum possible self-reliance and quality of life. You are dedicated to supporting students’ transition to less restrictive environments and in finding success within their communities.

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Special Education Teaching Credential* (mild-moderate or moderate-severe) and/or ability to obtain college internship or valid CA credential *We provide assistance to out-of-state applicants. • Ability to effectively collaborate with team to maintain academic integrity and aligned learning of planned lessons, learning experiences, and ongoing success for students • Strong understanding of social-emotional development, positive behavior support, and classroom management skills • Design, implement, and facilitate a variety of educational, social, and emotional learning experiences/methods that meet classroom needs • Ability to learn technology patterns that organize instructional materials and data-gathering • Critical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision

Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of student care and environmental maintenance. Critical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision. CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential function Clean California DMV record required Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check TB Clearance


  • District Intern Credential - Mild/Moderate
  •      OR  District Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe

  • Provisional Internship Permit - Mild/Moderate
  •      OR  Provisional Internship Permit - Moderate/Severe

  • 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (with Autism Authorization)
  •      OR  Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Special Education Teaching Credential* (mild-moderate or moderate-severe) and/or ability to obtain college internship or valid CA credential *We provide assistance to out-of-state applicants. • Ability to effectively collaborate with team to maintain academic integrity and aligned learning of planned lessons, learning experiences, and ongoing success for students • Strong understanding of social-emotional development, positive behavior support, and classroom management skills • Design, implement, and facilitate a variety of educational, social, and emotional learning experiences/methods that meet classroom needs • Ability to learn technology patterns that organize instructional materials and data-gathering • Critical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision

Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of student care and environmental maintenance. Critical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision. CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential function Clean California DMV record required Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check TB Clearance


  • District Intern Credential - Mild/Moderate
  •      OR  District Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe

  • Provisional Internship Permit - Mild/Moderate
  •      OR  Provisional Internship Permit - Moderate/Severe

  • 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit

  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (with Autism Authorization)
  •      OR  Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe

Comments and Other Information

Interns and Credentialed Educators are eligible to apply. BENEFITS & PERKS Generous Total Rewards Package! 7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options Retirement plan with generous company match Scholarship and Grant opportunities Tuition and professional development assistance Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more! A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment! Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities

Comments and Other Information


Interns and Credentialed Educators are eligible to apply. BENEFITS & PERKS Generous Total Rewards Package! 7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options Retirement plan with generous company match Scholarship and Grant opportunities Tuition and professional development assistance Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more! A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment! Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities
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