Dynamic Special Education Teacher, IEP & Behavior Support

Sweetwater Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction to students with emotional impairments, develop IEPs, and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating with parents and staff, supervising paraprofessionals, and documenting attendance and grades in compliance with state requirements.

Candidates should have a four-year degree, valid Mild/Moderate credential, and at least one year of relevant experience; Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication skills for teacher–student engagement.
• Knowledge of current teaching and classroom management in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Delivers daily lessons per approved classroom syllabus.
• Supervises and mentors paraprofessional support staff.
• Monitors academic and behavioral progress of students per IEPs.
• Collaborates with staff and parents to address student needs and implement corrective actions.
• Plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities and field trips.
• Completes IEPs and maintains proper records of attendance and grades.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related

Master’s degree desirable

Mild/Moderate Credential (LH)

Job description

Sweetwater Care in California seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction to students with emotional impairments, develop IEPs, and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include coordinating with parents and staff, supervising paraprofessionals, and documenting attendance and grades in compliance with state requirements.

Candidates should have a four-year degree, valid Mild/Moderate credential, and at least one year of relevant experience; Master’s is preferred.