What are the responsibilities and job description for the 26-27 High School Special Education Teacher position at The Helix School?
What You’ll Do
As the High School Special Education Teacher, you’ll lead a classroom of 6–8 neurodivergent students, helping them build academic, functional, and social-emotional skills through hands-on, engaging instruction and predictable routines. You’ll work closely with a strong high school team of other ed specialists, behavior specialists, clinicians and families to ensure that each child’s individualized needs are supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver developmentally appropriate, differentiated instruction across core subject areas
- Support foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, and executive functioning skills
- Create a classroom environment that promotes predictability, safety, and connection
- Implement visual supports, sensory strategies, and structured routines
- Lead the IEP process, including goal development, progress monitoring, and meetings
- Collaborate closely with aides, therapists, and families
- Celebrate student progress and encourage self-expression and confidence
- A valid California Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Moderate/Severe), or eligibility for intern status
- Experience teaching neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism
- A warm and grounded presence that supports regulation and connection
- Skill in differentiated instruction, behavior supports, and visual teaching strategies
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills