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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
Job Description
- 108,000.00 Annually Add'l Salary Info
- Scales are based on years of experience and expertise and are competitive with other charter school organizations and local districts.
Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Title:
Middle School Teacher Division:
Middle School (5th-8th)Location:
Caliber Beta Academy (San Pablo) Reports to:Assistant Principal Status:
Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year) We are looking for compassionate, exceptional educators to join our middle school team! You'll work collaboratively with your colleagues to drive the achievement of all students in your grade level. You will be encouraged and supported to lead engaging, personalized, and rigorous lessons that integrate our four pillars: Heart, Smart, Think, and Act. You will use data to drive your instruction, regularly assessing student learning to ensure that each child's personalized learning plan addresses their unique needs and goals for growth. You'll equitably support the development of each child through restorative practices and social-emotional learning strategies. You will build meaningful relationships with families because you believe they are partners, and play a critical role in student success. You will also receive weekly training and support through high-quality professional development and tailored one-on-one coaching.Essential Job Functions:
- Facilitate students' mastery of academic standards through long-term planning, daily and weekly lesson plans, and execution of rigorous and engaging daily instruction.
- Facilitate a Blended Learning Model using technology tools as part of instruction. Develop expertise with technological tools that drive student learning.
- Facilitate small group instruction with students working towards targeted outcomes.
- Design and use assessment data to refine instructional practices and personalize learning for each student.
- Consistently integrate coaching feedback.
- Build positive classroom culture through fostering student relationships and utilization of classroom management techniques
- Implement and support school-wide social-emotional programming and restorative practices.
Qualifications Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid California State Teaching Credential or equivalent and transferable teaching license from another state
- Intern credential accepted
Other Qualifications:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code
- CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school
Preferred Experience:
- 2 or more years of teaching experience, preferably in a high performing school driving excellent student outcomes.
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Experience with social-emotional learning and restorative practices.
- Experience integrating technology into the classroom.
Working Conditions:
Environment:
This job operates in a school/classroom environment. This role routinely uses standard classroom equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, whiteboards, fitness equipment, and Chromebooks, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.Physical Abilities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position classification involves sitting with some walking and standing for extended periods of time. Staff may be required to lift, pull or push objects approximately 50 pounds or less. The employee will encounter exposure to ill students. The position requires mobility to climb, kneel, stoop, crawl, reach and bend, and accurate perceiving of sound; near and far vision with the ability to read small print; depth dexterity; and the providing of oral information and direction. The position is primarily located at a school site with outside supervision and some district office visits. The employee will frequently work independently with high work volume and tight deadlines. Requirements /Qualifications Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid California State Teaching Credential or equivalent and transferable teaching license from another state
- Intern credential accepted
Other Qualifications:
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
- Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB (tuberculin) clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code
- CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint (Livescan) clearance prior to the first day of school
Preferred Experience:
- 2 or more years of teaching experience, preferably in a high performing school driving excellent student outcomes.
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Experience with social-emotional learning and restorative practices.
- Experience integrating technology into the classroom.