Special Education Teacher

Victor; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Victor in California seeks a Special Education Teacher to oversee and implement the school curriculum for students with diverse needs. The role includes designing IEP-based academic and vocational programs, supervising Instructional Aides, and coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.

The candidate will maintain compliant documentation, participate in hiring and training, and ensure behavioral interventions align with safety standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and valid CA Teaching Credential and Special Education authorization.
• Must possess CA driver's license and auto insurance.
• Health screening, drug screen and ability to use restraints as needed in a safe manner.
• Ability to work with potentially violent clients in a professional and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the needs of the pupil to design an IEP-based program.
• Develops, implements and ensures curriculum for individual students.
• Supervises Instructional Aides in curriculum delivery and behavior management.
• Maintains documentation per Agency standards.
• Cooperates with multi-disciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans.

Skills

Behavior management

Curriculum design

Team collaboration

IEP development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California teaching credential

Special Education authorization

Job description

Under the supervision of the Principal, the Special Education Teacher manages and implements the school curriculum; supervises Instructional Aides; and supervises the students.

• Evaluates the needs of the pupil in order to design and process an academic and vocational program based on those needs through the IEP.
• Develops implements and ensures application of curriculum appropriate to the individual students.
• Participates in the hiring and training of Instructional Aides. Supervises Instructional Aides in the delivery of curriculum and behavior management. Maintains documentation in compliance with the Agency's standards.
• Develops, modifies and maintains behavioral intervention program specific to the needs of the current population. 5. Cooperates with the multi-disciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plan for each student.
• Bachelor's Degree and possess a valid California Teaching Credential and Special Education authorization as indicated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Agency's Personnel Policy; Motor Vehicle Operating Standards.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to work with potentially violent clients in accordance with the Agency's Physical and Mental Fitness Standards policy; must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes a drug screen and back screen; must have the unrestricted capacity to employ physical restraint techniques in a professionally safe manner; and must meet community care licensing standards for employment.
• Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances. Must be able to work safely with seriously emotionally disturbed children who may become violent, and physically and verbally offensive, without reacting in a negative, cruel or hostile manner towards the client.

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