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Special Education Teacher

Pacific Autism Center for Education
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Description

Are you looking to make a difference in the life of an individual living with autism?

Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Special Education Teacher to support our K-12 special education school at our campuses in Sunnyvale or Santa Clara, CA. Our Special Education Teachers are creative people who want to make a positive impact in the lives of special education students. The PACE K-12 school is a high support program that offers direct experienced paraprofessional aides supporting students on a mostly 1:1 basis. Teachers are also assisted by multiple resource specialists (SLPs, OTs, BCBAs). Come be a part of the supportive PACE team!

At least 6 weeks of paid time off is offered per year. We love our staff and have a caring, supportive environment! Employees qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits as well as a 403b retirement plan with a 5% match, upon vesting.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

  • Planning Instruction & Designing Learning Experiences
  • Organizing & Understanding Subject Matter for Student Learning
  • Creating & Maintaining Effective Environments for Student Learning
  • Engaging & Supporting all Students in the Learning
  • Assessing Student Learning, IEP participation
  • Managing Student Behavior
  • Management Requirements: PACE will also support you in the supervision of the assigned classroom Instructional Aides.

The Special Education Teacher must possess the following minimum requirements for consideration in this position:

  • Education: Bachelors degree with a special education credential. Prefer 1 year of teaching experience.
  • Competency in English writing and verbal communication (i.e. writing notification summaries and communicating with parents).

Physical Requirements

The Special Education Teacher must be able to comply and adhere to the following physical requirements.

  • Pushing, Pulling and Lifting – The individual must be able to lift and or push at least 45lbs. with assistance
  • Twisting and Turning – Due to the high activity of the program this position requires the individual to be able to physically bend, squat, reach over shoulders, reach over head, reach outward, kneel, sit, walk on normal, slippery, or uneven surfaces and stand.
  • Student Behavior Management – The individual must be able to properly demonstrate and implement behavior management techniques. This training is provided by PACE.
  • Office Work – This position requires one to be able to conduct a variety of office work, including typing on a computer.

Personal Requirements

  • Must have the ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • Must enjoy working with and relating to people effectively.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary Description

$70,000-$105,000 per year

Salary : $70,000 - $105,000

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