Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

EDJOIN

Special Education Teacher (La Palma)

Pay: $70,000–$96,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Buena Park, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

Career Insights for Special Education Teacher

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on California data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$88,529 / year median in California

+2% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Special Education Teacher (La Palma) at Beacon Day School Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 8/31/2026 Contact Leigh Reagan 7142884200 105 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $70,000 - $96,000 Annually Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary •If intern - candidate should be pursuing intern eligibility or hold an emergency teacher credential. Beacon Day School's (BDS) mission is to be a center of research, learning and sharing of evidence-based practices for students with autism and related disorders that enables Beacon Day School to be the leader in providing integrative, educational care in a safe, nurturing, and compassionate environment. We are a progressive, educational community composed of compassionate and highly trained professionals, dedicated and informed parents, and most importantly, diverse, hardworking students who inspire our commitment to serving their needs and facilitating their growth across all domains on a daily basis. If you're someone who enjoys meaningful work in a culture that values excellence, respect, collaboration, integrity, diversity, equity and inclusion - we should talk. Summary The Teacher is responsible for providing specialized academic services directly to the students enrolled at Beacon Day School Special Education program, as well as collaborating with their parents and the IEP team regarding the implementation of the Individual Education Plan. The employee will deliver effective academic instruction in line with Beacon Day School approved academic curriculum, state standards and student IEPs. The Substitute Teacher will support CEO as well as collaborate with administrative staff under the direction of the CEO, serve as a professional resources and model behavior to classroom staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops lesson plans and instructional material according to BDS academic curriculum requirements and procedures Implements and maintains treatment/intervention plans Collaborates with school personnel and parents on educational/behavioral services plan Participates in transporting students during community-based instruction Collaborates with school and district medical personnel on medical care protocols if necessary S View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications CA Teaching Credential or eligible for internship with mod to severe certification or autism certification Requirements / Qualifications CA Teaching Credential or eligible for internship with mod to severe certification or autism certification CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY

(Current Employees ONLY)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

(OFFSITE) QUICK APPLY