Impactful Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate, CA)

Teamwork Therapies; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Teamwork Therapies is seeking a California Credentialed Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher to provide school-based services in the Benicia, California area. You will support students with mild to moderate disabilities through individualized instruction and IEP-driven services.

The role requires collaboration with general education staff, related-service providers, families, and IEP teams to address academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Current and valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential – Mild to Moderate Support Needs, or equivalent California Mild/Moderate credential appropriate for the assignment.
• Appropriate English Learner authorization as required by California credentialing requirements.
• Knowledge of California special education laws, IDEA, IEP procedures, and educational documentation requirements.
• Ability to develop measurable IEP goals and deliver specially designed instruction.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong classroom-management and behavior-support skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple student cases, deadlines, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with mild to moderate disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Develop, implement, and monitor measurable annual IEP goals based on each student’s identified needs.
• Serve as case manager for assigned students and maintain accurate special education records.
• Prepare and conduct annual, triennial, amendment, transition, and other IEP meetings as required.
• Ensure IEP services, accommodations, modifications, goals, and supports are implemented consistently.
• Provide instruction in individual, small-group, resource-room, inclusion, and/or specialized classroom settings.
• Modify and differentiate curriculum, assignments, assessments, and instructional materials to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student participation and progress within the general education curriculum.
• Monitor student academic and functional progress through data collection, curriculum-based measures, observations, assessments, and work samples.
• Prepare required IEP progress reports and communicate student progress to families and the educational team.
• Implement evidence-based instructional strategies in reading, writing, mathematics, executive functioning, study skills, and other areas identified in the IEP.
• Support students with organization, self-advocacy, independence, and transition-related skills as appropriate.
• Develop and implement classroom behavior supports and positive behavior-management strategies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans when appropriate.
• Collaborate with School Psychologists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, counselors, behavior specialists, and other related-service providers.
• Provide guidance and direction to paraprofessionals and instructional assistants working with assigned students.
• Maintain communication with parents and caregivers regarding student progress, needs, and educational programming.
• Participate in Student Study Team, multidisciplinary, transition, and other school meetings as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA, California Education Code, Section 504 when applicable, and school/district special education procedures.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with FERPA and applicable privacy requirements.
• Complete all required documentation, reports, service records, and IEP-related responsibilities within established timelines.
• Participate in professional-development activities and staff meetings as required.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Documentation & data collection

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

California Education Specialist Instruction Credential – Mild to Moderate

Tools

IEP management systems

Job description

Teamwork Therapies is seeking a California Credentialed Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher to provide school-based services in the Benicia, California area. You will support students with mild to moderate disabilities through individualized instruction and IEP-driven services.

The role requires collaboration with general education staff, related-service providers, families, and IEP teams to address academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs.