Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher

Expatiate Communications; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 157,597,000 - 191,982,000; Full time

Job summary

Expatiate Communications is seeking a duly credentialed Special Education Teacher to provide specialized academic instruction within a Special Day Class in Napa, CA. The role requires a California Education Specialist Credential and experience developing IEPs for Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities.

Join a team focused on delivering high-quality, compliant services and collaborating with families and related-service staff to support student progress and success.

Qualifications

• Must hold California Education Specialist Credential for Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe.
• Experience in planning and implementing IEPs and SAI services.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Strong collaboration with families and educational staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and provide direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Deliver instruction tailored to IEP goals and accommodations.
• Develop differentiated curricula aligned with California standards.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress reports.
• Coordinate and collaborate with paraprofessionals and related staff.
• Lead IEP meetings and participate in assessments to inform instruction.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Progress monitoring

Collaboration with families

Behavior supports

Paraprofessional supervision

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

California Education Specialist Credential

Master's degree in Special Education

RSA added authorization

BCLAD certification or bilingual authorization

3+ years of special education teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The SDC Teacher will plan and deliver differentiated instruction, implement IEPs, monitor student progress, collaborate with families and educational professionals, and coordinate with paraprofessional and related-service staff. This position requires a strong understanding of individualized instruction, classroom management, behavior support, assessment, and special education compliance.

About Expatiate Communication, Inc.

Expatiate Communications is a management consulting firm specializing in special education. We partner with school districts, COEs, state agencies, and families to strengthen instruction, services, staffing, compliance, and operations. Our work focuses on delivering high-quality, sustainable special education programs that improve outcomes for students with disabilities by meeting IEP needs and building capacity across educator teams.

Description

Expatiate Communications is seeking a duly credentialed Special Education Teacher to provide specialized academic instruction and comprehensive educational services within a Special Day Class (SDC) setting. The ideal candidate will hold a California Education Specialist Credential authorizing service to students with Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe disabilities and have experience developing and implementing individualized instructional programs.

Work Setting: School-Based

Location: Napa, CA

Employment Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $55.00 - $67.00 per hour/ DOE

What You’ll Do

• Plan, develop, and provide direct specialized academic instruction (SAI) to students with disabilities in a Special Day Class (SDC) setting.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction based on students’ IEP goals, present levels of performance, accommodations, modifications, and identified educational needs.
• Develop and implement differentiated and specially designed curriculum aligned with applicable California standards and students’ individual learning needs.
• Provide instruction in academic, functional, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, independent-living, and other skill areas as appropriate to the students served.
• Develop and maintain a structured, safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and learning.
• Implement classroom management strategies, positive behavior supports, behavior intervention plans, and other student-specific behavioral supports as applicable.
• Monitor, collect, document, and analyze student performance and progress toward IEP goals and instructional objectives.
• Develop and maintain accurate student records, instructional documentation, progress reports, and other required special education documentation.
• Develop, review, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with students, families, administrators, related-service providers, general education teachers, and other members of the educational team.
• Participate in and, when appropriate, lead IEP meetings, including annual, triennial, amendment, and other special education meetings.
• Conduct or participate in educational assessments and use assessment data to inform instruction, placement, goals, services, accommodations, and educational programming.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and related-service providers to support student access to the curriculum and successful participation in school activities.
• Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications, supplementary supports, and instructional strategies identified in students’ IEPs.
• Direct, coordinate, and collaborate with paraprofessionals and other classroom support personnel regarding implementation of student instructional and behavioral supports.
• Provide appropriate guidance and direction to paraprofessional staff supporting students within the SDC environment.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student progress, educational programming, and areas of concern.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, related-service providers, behavioral specialists, and other professionals to coordinate student services.
• Support transitions between educational settings, programs, grade levels, and post-secondary environments as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with applicable special education requirements, school policies, IEP requirements, and organizational procedures.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, trainings, and other activities related to student instruction and special education services.
• Maintain professional communication and documentation through applicable technology platforms, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Meet established performance expectations and key performance indicators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid California Education Specialist Credential authorizing instruction in Mild/Moderate Disabilities and Moderate/Severe Disabilities – Required.
• Experience teaching students in a Special Day Class (SDC), self-contained, or substantially separate special education setting – Preferred.
• Resource Specialist Added Authorization (RSA) or equivalent authorization – a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field from an accredited institution – Required.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field – Preferred.
• 3+ years of special education teaching experience – Preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and providing direct SAI services.
• Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities – Preferred.
• Experience with differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and progress monitoring.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of paraprofessionals – Preferred.
• BCLAD certification or bilingual authorization – Preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills – a plus.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of special education instructional practices and IEP implementation.
• Ability to provide individualized and differentiated instruction to students with varying academic, behavioral, communication, and functional needs.
• Strong classroom management and behavior-support skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use student data to inform instruction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with students, families, administrators, teachers, related-service providers, and paraprofessional staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining appropriate communication and documentation.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive, structured, and student-centered learning environment.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, classification, and other factors. Not all benefits are available to all employees. Benefits are administered in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the essential functions and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements. The duties, responsibilities, and other requirements of this position may be subject to change or modification at any time by the organization, with or without prior notice. Expatiate Communication, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, with or without notice.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, geography, and other job-related reasons. Expatiate Communications is an equal-opportunity employer. Expatiate Communications considers all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary

$55 - $67 per hour