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Teacher - K-6, Dual Immersion
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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
Job Description
Job ID:
5909836Application Deadline:
Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
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Definition:
Under the direction of the site Principal, provide an advanced, academically enriched, dual immersion instructional program for pupils in grades K through 6 or a combination thereof; assist in other school programs as assigned.Essential Duties:
- Provides culturally embedded, student-centered Spanish language experiences to pupils in grades K-6 and to facilitate their development of oral language proficiency and bi-literacy in a vertically articulated, English-free environment.
- Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education and music to pupils in a classroom implementing the District adopted curriculum, goals and objectives and instructing pupils in other areas as specified by the Governing Board.
- Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law.
- Provides individualized and small group instruction through planned instructional materials and activities which serve to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Outlines units of study and develops lesson plans as requested to best utilize the allotted time for instruction.
- Establishes and maintains high standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
- Assists with planning and development of the dual immersion program including curriculum development and community outreach.
- Collaborates with colleagues to improve teaching and learning.
- Involves parents and community members in student learning.
- Communicates with parents through a variety of means; holds parent conferences when needed to discuss the individual pupil's progress.
- Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Provides and maintains a functional and creative environment for learning through use of facilities, materials and equipment.
- Performs pupil attendance reporting as required.
- Assists in carrying out a program of information and communication as a means of interpreting the school program to the community.
- Maintains own professional competence through participation in District, regional or state sponsored in-service activities.
- Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and instructional supplies and maintains required inventory records.
- Assists with distribution, completion and collection of District forms, questionnaires and bulletins regarding pupils enrolled in the class.
- Ensures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting and ventilation to the extent possible.
- Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
- Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
- Participates in curriculum programs and staff meetings within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committee work.
- Plans and coordinates the work of classroom assistants and volunteers when applicable.