Special Education Teacher

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education

Oakland (CA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

Annual Education Stipend - $2,000

Telehealth and Virtual Counseling

Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 N

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Personal Protection Insurance Plans

Cigna Healthy Pregnancies program

Legal Services Insurance

Pet Health Insurance

Paid Time Off accrual

School Hours and Paid Holidays

Extensive Paid Leave Policy

401k Retirement Plan

Perks at Work Discount Program

Opportunities for Growth & Development

Job summary

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a division of ChanceLight, seeks a Special Education Teacher to lead instructional planning for K–12 students with IEPs in learning centers or classrooms. You will design personalized lessons, integrate educational software, and align activities with state standards to support diverse learning needs.

Qualifications include a CA credential (moderate-severe), a bachelor’s degree in education, and experience with differentiation, curriculum development, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in education or special education.
CA state education specialist credential (moderate-severe) or current process.
Experience with curriculum development and differentiation in EBD/SEL settings.
Ability to obtain crisis management certification.

Responsibilities

Lead instructional process for K–12 students with IEPs in learning center or classroom.
Deliver targeted instruction with differentiated approaches.
Create lesson plans aligned to standards and IEP goals.
Implement and model PBIS strategies and maintain progress reports.
Develop and update IEPs, goals, and interventions, with regular documentation.

Skills

Advanced communication

Written communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Differentiation

PBIS knowledge

IEP collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education

CA state special education credential

Crisis management training certification

Experience in curriculum development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database entry

Job description

Starting Salary: $71,000 - $75,000 /year based on experience Environment: Special Education Program, Grades K-12

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you're passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, thrive in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment, and bring creativity, patience, a solution-focused mindset, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to student growth — We Should Talk!

As a Special Education Teacher, you will lead the instructional process for students in Grades K-12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom. Your role includes delivering targeted instruction, utilizing innovative curriculum resources, integrating educational software, and creating comprehensive lesson plans and schedules tailored to the diverse physical, emotional, and educational needs of each student, in alignment with state and school standards.

Responsibilities Include

Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to effectively meet IEP-specified educational goals.
Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students, providing guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods.
Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, managing supplies, furniture, and resources effectively according to established procedures.
Staying informed on current research-based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education and subject-specific areas to continually enhance teaching effectiveness.
Responding openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations, actively pursuing ongoing professional growth.
Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned, contributing positively to the overall success of the educational program.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid CA state education specialist instruction (moderate-severe) credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance; particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders and/or other related disabilities.
Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs at various levels.
Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below:

https://bit.ly/m/WorkWithPurpose

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you’ll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment! Your path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a Chance to transform lives through education!

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