Special Education Teacher (ESN) - Impactful Classrooms

Placer Education Corporation; Loomis (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

Sierra Foothills Academy in Loomis, CA is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher – ESN to support students ages TK–22 with moderate to severe disabilities. You will develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, and align instructional planning with federal and state requirements.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning with families and related service providers, data-driven progress reporting, and implementing ABA/PBIS strategies in a structured classroom.

Qualifications

• Valid California ESN credential
• Knowledge of IEP development and IDEA compliance
• Experience with students with autism or multiple disabilities preferred
• Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs per federal and state laws
• Provide specialized academic instruction and life skills training
• Conduct ongoing assessments and progress monitoring
• Prepare documentation: IEPs, progress reports, logs, attendance
• Collaborate with related service providers and families
• Participate in IEP meetings and report student progress
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and PBIS/ABA
• Maintain safe, structured classroom environment
• Supervise instructional aides and staff
• Participate in staff trainings and PD

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

California ESN credential

IEP/IDEA compliance knowledge

Job description

Sierra Foothills Academy in Loomis, CA is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher – ESN to support students ages TK–22 with moderate to severe disabilities. You will develop, implement, and monitor IEPs, and align instructional planning with federal and state requirements.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning with families and related service providers, data-driven progress reporting, and implementing ABA/PBIS strategies in a structured classroom.