Autism-Inclusive Special Education Teacher

The Helix School; San Rafael (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

PD funds

Interdisciplinary team

Joyful environment

Résumé du poste

The Helix School in San Rafael, CA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year to support autistic students in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will lead a classroom of 6–8 neurodivergent students, delivering engaging, differentiated instruction and working with families and specialists to meet individualized needs.

You will collaborate with SLPs, OTs, and mental health clinicians, implement structured routines and visual supports, and lead IEP goals and

Qualifications

• CA Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate or eligible for internship).
• Experience teaching neurodivergent students, including autistic students.
• Proficient in differentiated instruction and behavior supports.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Deliver developmentally appropriate, differentiated instruction across core subjects.
• Support foundational literacy, numeracy, communication, and executive functioning.
• Create a predictable, safe classroom environment that promotes 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 support self-expression and confidence.

Connaissances

Differentiated instruction

Behavior supports

Visual teaching strategies

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Autism/neurodivergent experience

Formation

California Education Specialist Credential

Description du poste

The Helix School in San Rafael, CA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year to support autistic students in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You will lead a classroom of 6–8 neurodivergent students, delivering engaging, differentiated instruction and working with families and specialists to meet individualized needs.

You will collaborate with SLPs, OTs, and mental health clinicians, implement structured routines and visual supports, and lead IEP goals and