Special Education Teacher

HIRING NOW : Kindergarten Mild / Mod SDC Special Education Teacher in San Jose, CA for the remainder of the 2024 SY!

We are seeking a credentialed Special Education Teacher for a school-based assignment in San Jose, CA, to serve as Mild / Mod Kindergarten SDC Teacher.

Your role will include case management and delivery of classroom specialized academic instruction for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year, with the opportunity for extension into the 2024-2025 school year.

Join our team in assessing, treating, and managing a special education caseload of 25 elementary school Kindergarten grade-level students.

Inclusive school site, collaborative SpEd team & staff, & caseload at a below-average size it’s the perfect position!

Celebrations Speech Group is a private practice and NPA (Non-public agency) with decades of experience providing high-quality services in schools.

We offer a team approach grounded in education and practice as a result of a life-long commitment to continuing education and excellence in service delivery to students with special needs.

What makes us dynamic is our supportive, vibrant, and collaborative environment where we give you the tools you need to succeed as an educator and develop your leadership skills.

Responsibilities :

Provide intensive instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a classroom & blended instructional model that supports student growth and enrichment.

Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching techniques and methods to foster student engagement and learning.

Administer and score individual assessments and standardized achievement tests.

Lead and manage the development, proposal, and implementation of eligible students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in accordance with state and federal law.

Communicate and coordinate special needs evaluation and testing with speech therapists, psychologists, and other service providers.

Develop individualized, modified lessons and / or curriculum for students whose IEP includes modified curriculum. Train key stakeholders (e.

g., general education teachers, paraeducators, etc) to support the delivery of instruction.

Update and maintain students’ special education records, both digital and physical, including IEP documents, progress reports, evaluations, parent signature pages, and other relevant documentation.

Ensure all students are receiving services commensurate with their IEPs and making ongoing progress toward meeting goals as outlined in their IEPs.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Extensive understanding of parental rights in the IEP process.

Assist in coordinating special education services with private and other agencies.

Implement and maintain an integrated student database of special education students and their IEPS in appropriate systems in a timely and compliant manner.

Collaborate with general education colleagues to accommodate, differentiate, and modify student learning and materials to best meet the student’s needs through co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small groups, and one-to-one support, provide meaningful inclusion.

Support staff and teachers in implementing Special Education programs and services.

Facilitate the development and implementation of action plans intended to accomplish specific goals and objectives related to special education.

Work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education and Program Specialists to meet school goals and ensure alignment of programs, services, and operations of Special Education.

Qualifications :

Mild / Mod Special Education Credential - California Required

Special Education Experience - 1 year preferred

Provide direct services in-person to students

Ability to build rapport with staff.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Positive and collaborative demeanor.

Knowledge of and ability to implement Special Education law and policy.

Must have a strong desire to work with a wide array of patients (age, race, ethnicity, etc)

Strong technological skills

Complete assigned tasks without supervision

Communicate effectively at all organizational levels

Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks

Benefits :

Full-time staff receives :

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and Life Insurance.

401K Retirement Plan.

Paid Sick leave and PTO.

Enrollment in CSG’s Employee Discount Perks Program that provides discounts on nationally recognized brand-name products or services including Travel, Childcare, Education, Auto, Home, Tax Prep, and more.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Reimbursement for Continuing Education Units.

Mileage Reimbursement.

Apply today, and our School Staff Consultant team will reach out to you directly! Compensation commensurate with experience ranging from $70,000.

00 - $110,000.00 per year or $45 - $65 per hour.