Special Education Teacher Elementary

Anova Education; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and mental health services

Student loan debt assistance

Generous time-off

403(b) retirement plan with matching benefits

Job summary

Anova Education is hiring a Special Education Teacher in Laguna Hills, California. The teacher will deliver structured, evidence-based instruction to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an elementary classroom. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, valid teaching credentials, and experience in special education. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on student growth and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid credentials required.
• Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process.
• Experience working with students with Autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured instruction for students with ASD.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Skills

Special Education instruction experience

Experience with students on Autism Spectrum

Strong classroom management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential

Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS)

Job description

Description

Devereux Day Academy – Laguna Hills is seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to serve students in an elementary autism classroom.

This role focuses on delivering structured, evidence-based instruction designed to meet the academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Educational Specialist creates a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and families, and implements individualized programming that promotes student growth, independence, and positive outcomes within a therapeutic educational setting.

Responsibilities

Deliver structured, evidence-based instruction to meet the needs of students with ASD. Create a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and families. Implement individualized programming that promotes student growth, independence, and positive outcomes within a therapeutic educational setting.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree and a valid California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential, added Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS) or California Moderate/Severe Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential.

Experience: Special Education instruction experience required. Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum preferred. Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process. Strong classroom management skills. Strong communication skills.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

Benefits

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit our benefits site to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE