Special Education Teacher- San Francisco, CA
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team! In collaboration with the Academic team of the assigned milieu, teaches designated subjects by planning and implementing lesson plans to meet children's IEP goals and address academic plans.
Base salary: $85,000- $110, 000/ year
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (Wednesdays instruction ends at 2:45pm)
Bonus: The new hire for this position will received a $5,000 bonus after a year of service!
Essential Functions:
- Teach designated subjects and students within milieu by planning and implementing lesson plans in order to meet children's IEP goals and address academic standards.
- Mentor and guide paraprofessional staff in order to ensure they are carrying out the educational program as prescribed.
- Carry out all teacher IEP requirements for assigned caseload. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary milieu team in order to improve the programs educational services and contribute toward smooth interdisciplinary functioning of the milieu.
- Ensure necessary communication across campus and with parents/caregivers regarding educational issues and progress.
- Develop creative strategies to meet the educational needs of kids who are hard to teach (e.g. unmotivated; low skill level; disruptive behaviors, etc.).
- Organize the teaching plan for students with a wide range of academic and cognitive skills. Follow agency policies and procedures regarding attendance and reliability (schedules time off appropriately, is on time, attends training. Accurately completes all documentation in a timely fashion (IEP documentation, SIR's, etc.).
- Follows all emergency protocols (medical, runaway, disaster, CPS, and administrative notification).
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams in the development of treatment plans for assigned children.
- Perform assigned duties in accordance with Edgewood's treatment philosophy and mission statements.
- Provide guidance and direction to all relief staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Provide safe, effective, efficient, culturally competent and consumer centered implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
Requirements:
- Successfully passed CBEST, CSET, and RICA exams
- Bachelor's degree
- Special Educational Teaching Credential (or enrollment in a CA certified program meeting qualifications for a provisional internship credential)
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with students who have severe behavioral and learning difficulties or working as an intern teacher.
- Must know physical assault response procedures
- Must understand educational standards and have a strong repertoire of effective educational strategies
- Must be familiar with learning disabilities and their impact on behavior, and be able to help others understand these issues
- Must have strong classroom management and leadership knowledge
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills
- Strong teaching skills
- Ability to develop, cultivate an understanding of ad adapt to the diverse backgrounds of our clients.
Benefits:
- 16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
- Nine paid holidays
- Five health and wellness days off annually
- 10% additional pay for community-relevant second language fluency
- Medical/Dental/ and Vision plans
- 403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection Plan
- Paid Employee Referral Program
- Career advancement opportunities
- Retention bonuses for many positions
- Continuing Education expense reimbursement
- Professional licensing fee reimbursement
- Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
- Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Did you pass CBEST, CSET, and RICA exams?
- How many years of experience do you have working with students who have severe behavioral and learning difficulties?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Special Educational Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA 94116 (Required)
Work Location: In person
