Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Need

LEARN Academy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $5000

Tuition reimbursement up to $2000

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans

Job summary

LEARN Academy in San Francisco is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to support students with extensive needs. The role encompasses developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and using diverse instructional methods to foster student engagement.

Ideal candidates will have a valid California Special Education Credential and experience working with challenging behaviors. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Valid California Special Education Credential (Moderate to Severe Disabilities certification) or enrolled in a Special Education program.
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Administer instructional activities for positive engagement.
• Identify and modify resources to meet student needs.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs for improvement.

Skills

Experience with students with challenging behaviors

Ability to implement safety measures

Engaging teaching methods

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Valid California Special Education Credential

Job description

Overview

Learn Academy in Victorville is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher, with Extensive Support Need teaching credential.

$5000 sign on bonus!

We offer tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

We offer an Induction Program to clear credential.

Foster a lifelong love of learning for students with special needs at LEARN Academy!

Who We’re Looking For

Learn Academy, formly know as Beach Cities Learning, is hiring a Special Education Teacher (extensive support) to provide a variety of instructional methods and strategies designed to meet the unique needs of the whole student.

Our Special Education Teachers create a teaching environment where students with moderate to severe special needs can experience intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. We implement direct instruction, computer-based instruction, blended learning, hands‑on activities, and community‑based instruction to fulfill student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

You’ll boost each student’s confidence and help them achieve academic success by using educational resources that are research‑based, highly motivational, and aligned with grade level outcomes.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

Learn Academy is an accredited non‑public school dedicated to serving students who have faced challenges in traditional academic settings. Founded in 2009, our mission is to create a stimulating and supportive environment for students ages 5 to 22 who have found conventional schools less accommodating.

Beach Cities is a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and specialized behavioral services. We use a structured program implemented in environments that facilitate functional independence and academic and social success.

What We Offer

• Small classroom sizes (12 students max)
• 10-month position, salary paid over 12 months
• Classroom support from behavior technicians and behavior interventionists
• Competitive compensation plan
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans
• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
• Referral bonuses
• Supervision available for post‑baccalaureate internships in teaching, while working towards final credential
• Highly qualified candidates pursuing advanced clinical degrees while teaching may be eligible for supervision in many clinical domains

What You Have

• Valid California Special Education Credential (Moderate to Severe Disabilities certification) or enrolled in a Special Education program and can work as a full‑time teacher intern (salaried position with benefits).
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, OR an intern student currently in a special education program.
• Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviors preferred.
• Must be able to assume a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Safety Care, such as therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and design and provide specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Administer instructional activities that contribute to a positive climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the unique needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time.

Ready to make a difference in a student’s life? Apply today.

Learn Academy and Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.