SPED Teacher Intern: IEP & Behavior Support

Sweetwater Care; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Special Education Teacher to educate elementary and/or secondary students with emotional impairments in a specialized program. You will develop annual classroom syllabi and create Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, ensuring progress toward goals with ongoing collaboration among parents and staff.

You will supervise paraprofessional support staff, maintain records, and administer tests and grades in compliance with California regulations.

Qualifications

• Four-year College Degree from an accredited institution; preferred fields include Education, Child Psychology, Math, Science, English, History, or Social Science.
• CTC credential is required; internship candidates considered in an approved program.
• At least one year of experience with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children/adolescents.
• Master’s Degree is highly desirable; interns with CTC encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily instruction per school syllabus for students.
• Develop and administer Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and professionals to support learning goals.
• Monitor attendance, assess progress, and assign grades.
• Supervise and mentor 1:1 aides and educational staff.
• Complete annual IEPs and align with state requirements.
• Manage classroom behavior and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Attend school meetings and career development workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

CTC credential

Master’s degree (desirable)

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Special Education Teacher to educate elementary and/or secondary students with emotional impairments in a specialized program. You will develop annual classroom syllabi and create Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, ensuring progress toward goals with ongoing collaboration among parents and staff.

You will supervise paraprofessional support staff, maintain records, and administer tests and grades in compliance with California regulations.