Teacher

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.

Special Education Teacher - Make a Meaningful Difference in Young Lives

Are you looking for?

• A school environment where a multidisciplinary team (Special Education, Behavior Specialists, School Psychologists, and Therapists) partners with you every day
• Smaller ratios of teacher to student in a resource classroom or inclusion setting?
• A place to celebrate differences and support students with mild/moderate to moderate/severe disabilities?
• Work that empowers students with diverse learning needs, executive functioning challenges, and behavioral support needs?
• A collaborative, supportive professional environment focused on student success and data-driven instruction?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we invite you to join our dedicated team!

About the role!
As our Special Education Teacher, you'll plan and deliver engaging instruction based on Common Core Standards, differentiated instruction, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) while helping students achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Classroom size is up to 12 students!

You'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including embedded clinical and behavior colleagues, to create supportive inclusive learning environments where students with autism, ADHD, emotional/behavioral disorders, and learning disabilities can thrive.

This position reports to the Head of School.

As a Special Education Teacher, you will:

• Design and implement dynamic, differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans aligned to Common Core
• Develop deep understanding of each student's learning profile using formal and informal assessments, psychoeducational data, and progress monitoring tools
• Create and implement IEPs, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and accommodations/modifications
• Partner with Behavior Specialists to implement our schoolwide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS/PBT) system
• Track student progress through formal and informal assessments, maintaining comprehensive portfolios and records
• Lead parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong family engagement and communication
• 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 (CAASPP) and other standardized assessments
• Co-facilitate team meetings and support paraprofessionals/instructional aides
• Participate in supervision and professional development opportunities
• Attend all required meetings and uphold school policies, educational codes, and confidentiality standards
• Maintain commitment to child safety, mandated reporting duty, and professional boundaries.
• Maintain your special education credential through continuing education

What we're looking for:

• 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

About your background (education/experience):

• Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe) or intern credential
• At minimum, an intern-level credential (Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred)
• Experience in a special education classroom, resource specialist program (RSP), or inclusion setting
• Background working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges, autism, and learning differences
• 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 and communication skills, including IEP writing and presentation
• Comfort with technology systems (G-suite, Outlook) and incorporating technology into instruction
• Effective classroom management skills

Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to complete Pro-ACT crisis management system training
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods during instruction and supervision

Special Job Requirements:

• Availability for evening events (Back to School Night, Art Show, Achievement Night, staff training, IEP meetings)
• Valid CA driver's license preferred

Contact with Others:

• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate expectations to classroom team and students

Compensation:
Range: $75,000 - $112,000 per year
Pay Type: salary

* 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 Employer:
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: recruiting@chconline.org.