Special Education Teacher (ESN) – Growth & Collaboration

Placer Education Corporation; Loomis (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Sierra Foothills Academy in Loomis, California is seeking a Special Education Teacher for students with moderate to severe disabilities. You will develop and implement IEPs, provide direct instruction and functional life skills training, and maintain a structured classroom aligned with federal and state requirements.

The role requires a valid California ESN credential, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and skills in data collection, progress reporting, and family communication.

Qualifications

• Valid California ESN credential.
• Experience with IEP development and IDEA compliance.
• Experience with autism and intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Crisis intervention skills and behavior support.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs in accordance with IDEA and state laws.
• Provide specialized academic instruction and functional life skills training.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and maintain data for progress monitoring.
• Prepare documentation including IEPs, progress reports, and logs.
• Collaborate with related service providers and families for coordinated delivery.
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate progress with families and team.
• Implement behavior intervention plans and support PBIS initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, structured classroom environment; supervise aides as assigned.
• Participate in staff trainings and professional development.

Skills

IEP development

Behavior management

Collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

California ESN credential

Bachelor’s degree in special education

Job description

Sierra Foothills Academy in Loomis, California is seeking a Special Education Teacher for students with moderate to severe disabilities. You will develop and implement IEPs, provide direct instruction and functional life skills training, and maintain a structured classroom aligned with federal and state requirements.

The role requires a valid California ESN credential, strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and skills in data collection, progress reporting, and family communication.