Teacher - Esther B. Clark

Children's Health Council; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Health Council in Palo Alto is seeking a Special Education Teacher to plan and deliver instruction aligned with Common Core and to help students meet their IEP goals. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to foster inclusive learning environments for students with diverse needs, with classroom sizes up to 12.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Behavior Specialists, data-driven progress monitoring, and ongoing professional development while maintaining strong communication

Qualifications

• CA Special Education credential or intern credential.
• Intern-level credential required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with emotional/behavioral challenges and learning differences.
• Familiar with Common Core Curriculum, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to develop IEPs and monitor progress with data.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver differentiated instruction aligned to Common Core.
• Assess and track student progress; create targeted goals.
• Collaborate with Behavior Specialists on PBIS system.
• Lead parent-teacher conferences and communicate with families.
• Prepare and present IEPs; participate in IEP meetings.
• Administer California Assessments.
• Support classroom assistants and lead team meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and school policies.

Skills

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Progress monitoring

Universal Design for Learning

Education

CA Special Education credential

Intern credential

Master's degree preferred

Tools

G-suite

Outlook

Job description

At Children's Health Council, we believe in the promise and potential of every child, teen and young adult. Our mission is to transform young lives by providing culturally responsive best-in-class learning and mental health services to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism. Our strategic priorities include:

• being people first and empowering our workforce
• creating systems built on equity, access, and inclusion
• elevating technology and strengthening our community partnerships

Are you looking for?

• A school environment where a multidisciplinary team of clinical and behavioral specialists partner with you every day?
• Smaller ratios of teacher to student?
• A place to celebrate differences and see them as opportunities for growth and learning?
• Work that empowers students with diverse learning needs?
• A collaborative, supportive professional environment?

About the Role

As our Special Education Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging instruction based on Common Core Standards while helping students achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. You'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to create supportive learning environments where students with diverse needs can thrive. Classroom size is up to 12 students!

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dynamic, differentiated academic instruction that addresses each student's unique learning needs
• Develop deep understanding of each student's learning profile through assessment and observation, creating targeted goals and instructional approaches to facilitate progress
• Partner with Behavior Specialists to implement our schoolwide Positive Behavior Training (PBT) management system
• Track student progress through formal and informal assessments, maintaining comprehensive portfolios and records
• Lead meaningful parent-teacher conferences and maintain regular communication with families
• Create and update IEP goals and progress summaries with clarity and insight
• Present student progress and proposed goals at IEP meetings with confidence and expertise
• Administer California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress testing
• Co-facilitate weekly team meetings and provide direction to classroom assistants
• Participate in supervision and professional development opportunities
• Attend all required meetings and uphold school policies, educational codes, and confidentiality standards
• Maintain your special education credential through continuing education

Qualifications

• Valid CA Special Education credential or intern credential
• At minimum, an intern-level special education credential (Master's Degree preferred)
• Classroom experience working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges and learning differences
• Understanding of anxiety, ADHD, mood dysregulation, and specific learning challenges
• Experience implementing Common Core Curriculum, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction
• Demonstrated ability to create accommodations that optimize each student's learning experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience preparing/presenting IEPs
• Comfort with technology systems (G-suite, Outlook) and incorporating technology into instruction
• Passion for curriculum development and implementing effective instructional strategies
• Expertise with assessment tools for identifying and supporting students with special needs
• Creativity in adapting curriculum to address diverse learning profiles
• Skill in establishing data-driven progress monitoring systems that inform instructional decisions
• Ability to develop comprehensive IEPs that address skill deficits while aligning with Common Core standards
• Collaborative mindset and leadership skills to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to complete Pro-ACT crisis management system training
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during instruction and supervisionAvailability for evening events (Back to School Night, Art Show, Achievement Night, staff training, IEP meetings)
• Valid CA driver's license preferred

Pay range and compensation package

Range: $75,000 - $112,000 per year

* The starting base salary for this position is as shown above. The actual base salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, and market demand. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: [e-mail].