Autism-focused Special Education Teacher — Collaborative Impact

The Creekside School; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental & vision

401(k) with 4% match

7 weeks PTO

Professional development

Résumé du poste

The Creekside School in San Jose seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher who designs individualized learning around each student’s interests and needs. You’ll work with paraprofessionals, therapists, and families to create meaningful, measurable goals and engaging experiences in a supportive setting.

You will adapt instruction for autism with significant support needs, foster communication and daily living skills, and guide the multidisciplinary team to promote independence and dignity

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with autism and significant support needs.
• Skills in individualized instruction, IEP development, and monitoring student progress.
• Collaborative approach with paraprofessionals, specialists, and families.
• Patience, curiosity, flexibility, and commitment to each student’s dignity.
• Willingness to reflect and adjust methods with each learner.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement IEPs with meaningful, measurable goals.
• Adapt instruction to students’ strengths, interests, preferences, and support needs.
• Teach functional academics, communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Support emotional, sensory, and behavioral regulation with guidance from the multidisciplinary team.
• Incorporate student choice and assent in a respectful classroom.
• Use observations and progress data to refine instruction and celebrate growth.
• Help students apply skills through community outings and everyday experiences.
• Guide classroom support staff and maintain communication with families.

Connaissances

Autism experience

IEP development

Individualized instruction

Collaboration

Patience & flexibility

Data-driven instruction

Description du poste

The Creekside School in San Jose seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher who designs individualized learning around each student’s interests and needs. You’ll work with paraprofessionals, therapists, and families to create meaningful, measurable goals and engaging experiences in a supportive setting.

You will adapt instruction for autism with significant support needs, foster communication and daily living skills, and guide the multidisciplinary team to promote independence and dignity