2026-27 Middle & High School Special Education Teachers - Moderate-Severe/Extensive Needs Support

Green Dot Public Schools California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mentor-based Teacher Induction Program

AMU union membership

CalSTRS retirement benefits

Job summary

Green Dot Public Schools in California is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to implement IEP services in SDP settings and collaborate with general and specialty staff. You will support academics, behavior, and transitions while co‑planning accommodations to ensure access to curriculum for students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes teamwork with parents, psychologists, and SST/504 teams; you’ll deliver professional development and coach paraprofessionals to uphold high standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Growth mindset and love of learning
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, California Standards, RTI framework, and behavior modification strategies
• Strong content knowledge and ability to plan and deliver instruction for students with disabilities
• High standards for high-quality execution and accountability
• Excellent collaboration and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to Green Dot’s mission and communities; TB test and background check needed

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and services for students with IEPs in the SDP.
• Support in academic, behavior, and transition areas in small groups or in general education with collaboration.
• Co‑plan accommodations/modifications to ensure access to core/alternative curricula.
• Co‑teach general education classes to increase service delivery.
• Provide consultation on data use, behavior patterns, and resources for staff/parents.
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, psychologists, social workers to develop/monitor IEPs.
• Support SST and 504 teams with intervention plans.
• Deliver workshops and professional development on special education procedures and guidelines.
• Train paraprofessionals on IEP implementation and monitor accountability.
• Meet with professionals to discuss student needs and progress.
• Confer with families and educators to resolve behavioral and academic issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Organizational skills

Growth mindset

Love of learning

Professional responsibility

Dependable

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

OPPORTUNITY

The opportunity to serve as a special education teacher with the Green Dot family is one of a kind. You will learn and grow alongside committed and passionate special education professionals that believe that equal access is the key to building the most effective and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. We are committed to providing educators with the tools necessary to provide the best quality services to our students with disabilities, and we have developed a collaborative approach between teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, school administrators, and all other service providers that are part of the service delivery model for our schools. In addition, as a learning organization, we are committed to the coaching of our special education teachers in the areas of compliance, program development, and collaboration. Green Dot’s curriculum, while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards, allows teachers the flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures that every student is actively and effectively involved in their learning, with lessons tailored to meet rigorous academic standards while also addressing individual learning needs and styles. We are committed to ensuring our assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements and that we equip every student, irrespective of their background or circumstances, with the opportunities and support necessary to transform these opportunities into accomplishments. This mission is the driving force behind our thriving professional development and growth programs, which support and challenge teachers to maximize their impact in the classroom and advance their careers as educational leaders. Acknowledging the importance of professional empowerment, Green Dot teachers are proudly represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association.

Please note: Any individual hired for an AMU position with a start date on or after September 15th will be classified as an at‑will, probationary employee. At the conclusion of the school year, there may be an opportunity to transition to regular employee status. More information can be made available upon receipt of an application. Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator). Visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ to learn more about our robust benefit offerings, and https://tinyurl.com/3nbzut9b to view our Los Angeles school locations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Instruction/Direct Services:

• Provide instruction and services for those pupils whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are assigned to receive support in the Special Day Program (SDP)
• Provide support in all academic, behavior, and transition areas and effectively instruct students in a small group setting (i.e., academic success class) and/or the general education classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas plan accommodations/modifications necessary to provide access to students with disabilities to the core curriculum and/or alternative curriculum and behavior support plans
• Co‑teach general education classes to increase service delivery for special education students in the general education classroom
• Provide consultation services as follows but not limited to: (1) utilization of evaluation data for the accommodation and modification of instruction and curriculum (2) identification and assessment of behavior patterns in pupils (3) application of effective classroom management techniques; (4) identification of resources appropriate to individuals with exceptional needs to staff members, parents, and parents/guardians
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, testing specialists, school psychologists, social workers, and professionals to develop and monitor individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social development
• Provide direct support to student success teams (SST) and 504 teams by developing intervention plans for at‑risk‑students
• Provide workshops and professional development for staff in special education procedures/guidelines, accommodation/modification techniques and best practices on how to serve students with exceptional needs in the general education setting
• Provide paraprofessionals with training in special education guidelines and implementation of students’ IEPs. Monitor paraprofessionals by developing a system of accountability to ensure service delivery adhering to special education program requirements.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems

Coordination of IEPs/Services:

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare IEPs for students on caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Participate as a member of the IEP Team in decisions regarding placement and in the development of an individualized education program for students with disabilities.
• Analyze data when revising IEPs to provide accurate present level of performance
• Coordinate: referrals and assessment procedures, individualized education program team meetings, the implementation of special education services provided to students with exceptional needs, collection of relevant information for those students referred to the individualized education program team, organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms

In addition, all Green Dot educators are expected to:

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
• Create a culture of learning in your classroom
• Engage in data‑driven planning and assessment of student learning
• Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional safety
• Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate GDPS instructional methodologies
• Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness
• Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot Network
• Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life

QUALIFICATIONS

• have a bachelor’s degree (required)
• have a growth mindset and love of learning
• have strong knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, California Standards Base instruction, Response to Intervention Framework, and Behavior Modification Strategies
• have strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
• display a relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality execution
• are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
• have excellent collaborative and organizational skills
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• have a strong ethical base and self‑awareness
• are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS For California-Based Educators:

• Possess (or will possess by July2026) a valid California Preliminary/LevelI or Clear/LevelII Education Specialist credential for Moderate/Severe or Extensive Support Needs OR
• Be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern credential for Moderate/Severe or Extensive Support Needs (candidate must earn an intern credential by July2026), OR
• Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), AND have a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants:

• Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July2026

COMPENSATION – SALARY

• For credentialed teachers, our current salary scale ranges from $71,085 to $127,985, depending on your level of education and years of experience
• For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program/intern‑eligible, the current salary range is between $62,316 and $63,866

COMPENSATION – BENEFITS

• Full‑time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
• 100% no‑cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents)
• 100% no‑cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO, Kaiser HMO and more) – visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/benefits/ for more information
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer‑paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• A CTC‑approved mentor‑based Teacher Induction Program (https://tinyurl.com/3wnz3nvd), which is 100% reimbursable
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• Student Loan forgiveness access
• Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA
• California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
• Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in years4,8 and13*
• Annual ‘exemplary attendance’ bonus*
• Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
• ~198‑day work year*
• Generous paid time off for an overall work‑life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission‑driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:
• 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
• 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks* (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day)
• 3‑5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed) *

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.

ABOUT GREEN DOT

Green Dot Public Schools is a non‑profit network of public charter schools dedicated to transforming the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. We recently entered our 25th year of empowering scholars to achieve these goals. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and four key elements to our school model help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve: quality teaching and instruction, a college‑going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. We have 18 schools and over 10,000 students across Los Angeles. Our schools are located in some of the most underserved communities that have been denied access to high‑quality educational opportunities, and we seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low‑income students and their more affluent peers. What differentiates Green Dot is our intense focus on truly serving ALL students, our collaboration with reform‑minded unions, our work focused on large‑scale turnarounds of schools formerly run by the districts, and our ability to take on the toughest challenges with the same public funding received by traditional district schools but accomplishing very different results. Green Dot’s results are undeniable. In 2024, all of our independent high schools were named among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and we have four California Distinguished Schools. Several of our schools have received the CORE Districts’ Academic Growth Awards, which recognize schools making the greatest impact on student achievement. Additionally, Green Dot’s first turnaround, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy, was named Charter School of the Year by the California Charter Schools Association in 2019.