Full Time Middle School Lead Teacher - FALL 2026

Full Time Middle School Lead Teacher - FALL 2026 at Star Academy Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/13/2026 Contact Sheila Reilly 415-456-8727 X 111 Number of Openings 2 Salary Pay Range $60,000 - $96,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info $60-96K commensurate with experience + excellent benefits Length of Work Year 202 days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Full Time Head Teacher, Middle School for Fall 2026 Star Academy, a non-profit, non-public school, located in San Rafael, CA, serving students with learning differences in grades 3-post-secondary, is seeking a Full-Time, Middle School Lead Teacher for Fall 2026. This teacher would be leading a middle school class of up to 12 students with moderate learning differences. This teacher will lead academics in ELA, Science and Social Studies as well as support instruction delivered by specialists. The teaching team in this classroom includes assistant teachers and a team of specialists with expertise in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Behavior, Assistive technology, and Transition/Living Skills. Star Academy's mission is to help Special Education students with complex learning differences experience academic success through a multisensory approach. If you enjoy working in a highly engaging, warm and collaborative work environment, this may be the position for you! Star Academy offers small class sizes, a team of highly trained specialists and a very supportive administration. Excellent benefits including robust professional development opportunities and career development pathways. We welcome thoughtful, patient and experienced Special Education Teachers to join our team. Candidates must have the following qualifications: Clear California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential required and must meet CTC requirements for working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Undergraduate college degree. Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting. Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process Strong classroom management skills. Strong communication skills. Duties of this teacher will include but may not be limited to: Writing evidence-based IEPs. Participation in IEP team meetings Supervision of Assistant Teacher regarding classroom responsibilities, student monitoring View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Resume, cover letter, and copy of credentials can be emailed in pdf format to: sheila.reilly@staracademy.org Clear California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential required and must meet CTC requirements for working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Undergraduate college degree. Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting. Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process Strong classroom management skills. Strong communication skills.

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Resume, cover letter, and copy of credentials can be emailed in pdf format to: sheila.reilly@staracademy.org Clear California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential required and must meet CTC requirements for working with students on the Autism Spectrum. Undergraduate college degree. Experience working with students with learning differences in an educational setting. Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process Strong classroom management skills. Strong communication skills. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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