Lead Special Ed Teacher (Long-Term Sub) | 33h/wk, 3:15pm

GHA; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

GHA is seeking a dynamic Special Education Head Teacher for a long-term substitute position in Novato. The role supports a small class of eight students with mild ASD, with a focus on hands-on, student-centered learning.

Hours are 8:30am to 3:15pm, 33 hours per week, with no outside contract meetings. Start date is September 21, 2026, with a shadow period through October 1, and full responsibilities begin then.

Qualifications

• Credentialed teacher or equivalent in education/psychology.
• Strong background in therapeutic and trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with students with mild special needs.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Positive, creative, and energetic outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead academic instruction across all subject areas with differentiated, project-based approaches.
• Collaborate with aides, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and school psychologist.
• Implement online assessments and maintain academic data.
• Write and deliver report cards.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured classroom environment.
• Stay ahead of student behaviors with preventive strategies and therapeutic techniques.

Skills

Behavioral skills

Parent communication

Collaborative mindset

Hands-on teaching

Education

Credentialed teacher

Therapy license

Education/psychology degree

In-school credential in progress

Job description

GHA is seeking a dynamic Special Education Head Teacher for a long-term substitute position in Novato. The role supports a small class of eight students with mild ASD, with a focus on hands-on, student-centered learning.

Hours are 8:30am to 3:15pm, 33 hours per week, with no outside contract meetings. Start date is September 21, 2026, with a shadow period through October 1, and full responsibilities begin then.