Special Education School Teacher (Pittsburg, CA)

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Job description

Position Overview

Special Education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. They modify general education lesson plans to adapt to the needs of these students and teach various subjects, from Math to English, in a manner where students with mild and moderate disabilities are still able to learn the necessary curriculum. They also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques, to students with severe disabilities.

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday (Hours may vary based on location)

Compensation: Starting at $50/hr, based on experience and qualifications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

May include but not limited to:

Assess students' skills to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans

Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students

Help develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each student

Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals

Plan, organize, and assign activities specific to student abilities

Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one

Assess students' performance and progress periodically

Discuss student's progress with parents, general education teachers, counselors, and administrators

Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade

Comply will all company policies and applicable laws

Handles all other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - no specific major

Special Education (Education Specialist Instruction) Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

Preferred Skills:

True love of Children

Adaptable

Deadline oriented

Detail Oriented

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Critical Thinking Skills

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Patience

Resourcefulness

Upbeat demeanor

Independent

Working conditions (if applicable)

Occasional evening work to meet with parents or administrators.

Supervision Received

The special education teacher will report to the School Administrator and Superintendent. Supervision is often minimal to general.

Supervision Exercised

The Special Education teacher will often supervise Teaching Assistants in day-to-day activities, along with being the sole supervisor at times for the students.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Starting at $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

No weekends

Ability to Commute:

Pittsburg, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Pittsburg, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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