High School Lead Teacher (SPED) - 2026/2027 year

Full Time Head Teacher, High 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, High School Lead Teacher for Fall 2026. This teacher would be leading a high school class of up to 12 students with mild/moderate learning differences. This teacher will primarily lead academics in ELA. 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 ill 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 and lesson plan implementation. Planning, preparing and delivering instructional materials that facilitate a positive and effective learning experience. Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet varying student needs and interests. Collaborating with specialists and other teachers to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate while practicing a variety of academic and social skills. Supervising students during snack break, recess, lunch and transitions. Participating in full staff and team meetings. Star Academy is a highly collaborative and supportive workplace environment offering a competitive salary, excellent medical, dental and vision benefits as well as a robust professional development program. Contract duration for High School Lead Teacher is 202 days, 198 of which are teaching/student days. Star Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$62,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Special Education Teachers:

2 years (Preferred)

Teaching:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Special Education Certification (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

San Rafael, CA 94903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person