Special Education Teacher

The Special Education Teacher Implements best practices for educating children with developmental disabilities and autism. Responsible for classroom supervision (staff and students), classroom management and organization, Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and teaching practices.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere with all safety standards, regulations and policies and train staff and clients regarding safety standards as needed.
• Implements best practices for educating children with developmental disabilities and autism.
• Responsible for classroom supervision (staff and students), classroom management and organization, Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and teaching practices.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and respect for others (staff, clients, management, and external parties) during all interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters of clients, personnel and Villa Esperanza Services operations; exercise good judgment in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an appropriate educational curriculum and daily schedule.
• Delegate responsibilities to Assistant Teacher and Instructional Aide(s) as appropriate.
• Responsible for assessment and direct instruction of children.
• Familiarize with each child’s educational history as recorded in his or her master file.
• Develop yearly goals in collaboration with parents and relevant specialists at least two weeks prior to annual IEP’s.
• Scheduling and assisting relevant specialists for assessment, planning, and collaborative implementation.
• Tracking of progress towards IEP goals on a daily and weekly basis. Data collection for all goals and target behaviors.
• Prepare for and attend quarterly conferences with parents to discuss child’s progress towards IEP goals.
• Final candidates must satisfactorily complete a fingerprinting clearance, physical & TB screenings, and submit proof of vaccination for COVID-19.

COVID-19 Considerations:

• This position requires the employee to work in a School campus/setting. Due to current regulations governing Schools, all workers who provide services or work in a School must be fully vaccinated. Therefore, the selected candidate hired for the position must submit proof of vaccination for COVID 19 prior to the first day of employment.

Minimum Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with CBEST
• Valid CA State Special Education Teaching Certifications in level 1 Mild to Moderate with AAA/Autism Added Authorization or Level 2 Moderate to Severe
• If a student, candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree with CBEST and be currently enrolled in a teacher credentialing program.

Compensation:

• Starting at $70,000 - $74,000 per year, credential completion status and DOE.
• Sign on bonus of $3,000 available for qualifying candidates!*
• Final candidates who complete the post offer process will also be eligible for a sign on bonus of $3,0000 with *$500*payable upon completion of the first 3 months of employment, *$500*payable upon completion of the first 6 months of employment, *$500 payable upon completion of 9 months, and *$1,500* payable upon completion of 12 months

About Villa Esperanza Services:

• Villa Esperanza Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with developmental disabilities for over 60 years!
• Villa's school offers an educational program serving students from 5-22 years old (elementary, middle and high school classes) who have special needs associated with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Villa believes in the following:

1. An individualized approach to education.
2. Using positive behavior support to maximize each child's educational experience.
3. Creating a supportive and educational environment for family members and caregivers.
4. On-going staff development to incorporate current educational and behavioral teaching strategies.
5. Teaching communication as the cornerstone for educational and social growth.