Special Education Teacher — Small Classes, Big Impact

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility & family building

Smaller class sizes

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks dedicated educators to support K-12 students with special and alternative needs in the San Diego area.

You will deliver SESI’s instructional models, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to help students progress academically, socially, and emotionally. The role features smaller class sizes, ongoing professional development, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential for the role.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Feedback-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks dedicated educators to support K-12 students with special and alternative needs in the San Diego area.

You will deliver SESI’s instructional models, develop individualized plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to help students progress academically, socially, and emotionally. The role features smaller class sizes, ongoing professional development, and a robust benefits package.