Special Education Teacher

Amergis Healthcare Staffing - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sacramento, CA

About the position

The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of the Special Education Program Administrator, provides quality services to special education students from kindergarten through grade 12. This role is essential in ensuring that students with a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities receive the support they need to succeed academically and socially. The Special Education Teacher is committed to team participation in planning and implementing student programs, which includes special instruction, tutorial assistance, and consultation with general education staff. In this position, the teacher prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members, ensuring that each plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of the student. The teacher designs instruction that parallels the general education curriculum, allowing students to engage with the same content as their peers while receiving the necessary accommodations. Additionally, the teacher assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other professionals in developing educational plans that promote the students' educational, physical, and social development. The Special Education Teacher also serves as the coordinator of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) implementation, working closely with general education staff to monitor student progress and participate in the review and revision of IEPs as appropriate. Maintaining accurate student records is crucial, as is mentoring and supporting teaching assistants who provide direct support to students with disabilities. The teacher plays a vital role in preparing students for grade transitions and life skills, assessing their skills and educational needs, and tracking their performance. Effective communication with students, parents, and other teachers is essential to maintain positive relationships and ensure a collaborative approach to each student's education. The teacher must also adhere to all School District policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Serves as the coordinator of individualized education program (IEP) implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student's IEP, as appropriate
• Maintains accurate student records
• Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide support to students with disabilities
• Supports students in preparation for grade transitions and preparing for life skills
• Assesses students' skills and educational needs and tracks student's performance
• Discusses students' progress with their other teachers
• Communicates to maintain positive relationships with students and their parents
• Follows School District policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations
• Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Elementary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Secondary Teaching preferred
• State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teaching preferred
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs