Autism Special Education Teacher: Impactful & Collaborative

The Creekside School; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health, dental, and vision

401(k) with 4% company match

Seven weeks PTO + holidays

Professional development

Job summary

The Creekside School in San Jose, CA seeks a thoughtful Special Education Teacher to develop individualized plans for students with autism and significant support needs. You will create engaging learning experiences with paraprofessionals, therapists, and families to support communication, independence, and daily living skills.

Key responsibilities include implementing measurable IEP goals, adapting instruction to each student, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress

Qualifications

• Experience teaching students with autism and significant support needs.
• Skills in individualized instruction, IEP development, and monitoring student progress.
• Collaborative approach to working with paraprofessionals, specialists, and families.
• Patience, curiosity, flexibility, and a commitment to each student’s dignity.
• Willingness to reflect, ask questions, and adjust your approach as you learn what works for each student.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing IEPs with meaningful, measurable goals.
• Adapting instruction to students’ strengths, interests, preferences, and support needs.
• Teaching functional academics, communication, social skills, and daily living skills.
• Supporting emotional, sensory, and behavioral regulation with guidance from the multidisciplinary team.
• Incorporating student choice and assent into a respectful, responsive classroom.
• Using observations and progress data to refine instruction and celebrate growth.
• Helping students apply skills through community outings and everyday experiences.
• Guiding classroom support staff and maintaining consistent communication with families.

Skills

Experience with autism

IEP development

Progress monitoring

Collaborative teamwork

Patience and flexibility

Job description

The Creekside School in San Jose, CA seeks a thoughtful Special Education Teacher to develop individualized plans for students with autism and significant support needs. You will create engaging learning experiences with paraprofessionals, therapists, and families to support communication, independence, and daily living skills.

Key responsibilities include implementing measurable IEP goals, adapting instruction to each student, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to monitor progress