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<div>Special Education Teacher - Education Specialist 

Job Announcement 
AchieveKids is a dynamic, non-profit special education organization with a rich 65 year history of providing non-public schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto, California. Our students possess a range of abilities, and we focus on skill development to help our students transition to progressively more independent learning environments. We strive to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors. AchieveKids is an exciting place to work, and we have a lot to offer the right candidate. 
AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions. 
LOCATION 
Palo Alto Campus: 3860 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 
DESCRIPTION 
This is a full-time, exempt, position that reports to the Director of Education. 
You are a Special Education Teacher with a passion for innovation and creativity. You strive to meet the needs of complex learners with your positive perspectives and through multi-disciplinary collaboration. You are mission-driven and committed to uphold AchieveKids&rsquo; values and beliefs to help students achieve the maximum possible self-reliance and quality of life. You are dedicated to supporting students&rsquo; transition to less restrictive environments and in finding success within their communities. 
QUALIFICATIONS &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES 
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CA Special Education Teaching Credential* (Mild-Moderate or Extensive Support Needs) and/or ability to obtain college internship or valid CA credential (*We provide assistance to out-of-state applicants.)</li>
<li>Ability to effectively collaborate with team to maintain academic integrity and aligned learning of planned lessons, learning experiences, and ongoing success for students</li>
<li>Strong understanding of social-emotional development, positive behavior support, and classroom management skills</li>
<li>Design, implement, and facilitate a variety of educational, social, and emotional learning experiences/methods that meet classroom needs</li>
<li>Maintain a willingness to learn, reflect, and give/get feedback in a dynamic environment</li>
<li>Be present, both in daily attending and engaging with students and co-workers</li>
<li>Ability to learn technology patterns that organize instructional materials and data-gathering</li>
<li>Critical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision</li>
<li>CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential function 
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<li>Clean California DMV record required</li>
<li>Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen</li>
<li>Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check</li>
<li>TB Clearance</li></ul> 
PAY RANGE 
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The pay range for this position is $7,198 - $9,021 per month. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, internal equity, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
</li>This range represents base salary only and one aspect of the total rewards package. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. 
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</li></ul> 
 
 
BENEFITS &amp; PERKS 
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Generous Total Rewards Package!</li>
<li>7 paid weeks off, plus additional time off accrual 
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<li>Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
 
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plan options</li>
<li>Retirement plan with generous company match</li>
<li>Scholarship and Grant opportunities</li>
<li>Tuition and professional development assistance</li>
<li>Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts</li>
<li>EAP, Travel Assistance, Will/Trust Preparation Services, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program, and more!
</li><li>A fun, positive, and strength-based learning environment!</li></ul> 
Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities</div>

Teacher - Special Education

<div>Description:

Reports To: Director of Education
Employment Status: Full-time
Department: School
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Summary
The Teacher is responsible for providing day-to-day educational instruction, academic, and/or life skills to a variety of students with special needs. The Teacher will also provide daily direction and oversight to staff working in the same classroom. The Teacher will maintain a valid Education Specialist Teaching Credential or teaching permit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties marked with an asterisk (*) are considered to be essential to this position under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act.<ul><li>
Work directly with students in all respects of educational program. *</li><li>
Provide day-to-day direction and supervision to staff working in the same classroom, including, but not limited to: *</li><li>
Ongoing orientation and training regarding all educational components of classroom program (task analysis, instruction delivery, behavioral intervention, data collection, etc.). *</li><li>
Oversee and direct day-to-day performance; coach employee for performance improvement; collaborate with School Director and HR to document concerns and take part in corrective action; with School Director, prepare and take part in performance evaluations. *</li><li>
Oversee attendance and approve employee biweekly timecards; first level review of time off requests. *</li><li>
Assist in interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training classroom staff. *</li><li>
Develop, manage, and implement educational component of IEP and ITP and all related reports. *</li><li>
Develop and coordinate a relevant curriculum for each student. *</li><li>
Maintain educational records and complete required educational assessments. *</li><li>
Work directly and cooperatively with other staff to coordinate all aspects of educational, social/emotional, behavioral, and vocational programs for each student. *</li><li>
Communicate and meet with parents and home care providers on a regular basis, when appropriate to program and site. *</li><li>
Prepare and coordinate student and classroom staff schedules. *</li><li>
Oversee completion of vocational assessments, development of longitudinal vocational plans, and coordinate vocational tasks for each student. *</li><li>
Assist Behavior Analysts to develop individualized behavior support plans. *</li><li>
Collaborate with related service providers to ensure students receive ancillary services per IEP requirements. *</li><li>
Work with program staff to screen, admit, and discharge students. *</li><li>
Successfully complete Safety-Care training and maintain certification. *</li><li>
Carry out behavioral interventions, using Safety Care techniques, with children, adolescents, or young adults, which could include visually/auditorily monitoring students, evading, containing physical aggression, lifting, and pursuing students who might be running away. *</li><li>
Attend all relevant staff meeting and in-services. *</li><li>
Facilitate open communication, a team approach, and maintain a positive attitude toward program function and Agency goals.</li><li>
Keep up-to-date on emails, internal databases (e.g., KidNet), and other Agency information.</li><li>
Maintain satisfactory attendance record. *</li><li>
Attend workshops, conferences, and courses in areas related to job duties. *</li><li>
Support Agency goals and functions as an organizational leader; maintain open communication with all coworkers throughout the Agency, and with other stakeholders. *</li><li>
Drive students to school, home, or within the community as needed. *</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience<ul><li>
Minimum of Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Education, Special Education or related field,</li><li>
Current appropriate California Special Education Teaching Credential OR ability to obtain university internship or valid teaching permit.</li><li>
Maintain continuing education units as required to ensure maintenance of teaching credential.</li><li>
One or more years of experience teaching children requiring special education/intervention techniques.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, facilitate group process, and work effectively with a team</li><li>
Competencies in the following, or willingness to obtain competencies within 30 days of hire:</li><li>
First Aid/CPR Certification</li><li>
Knowledge of child abuse reporting laws</li><li>
Basic behavior management and Positive Behavior Intervention Training</li><li>
Safety Care techniques (Certification is a requirement for this classification)</li></ul>
Skills &amp; Abilities<ul><li>
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.</li><li>
Effective oral and written communication skills.</li><li>
Effective organizational skills.</li><li>
Good public relations skills.</li><li>
Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.</li><li>
Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations.</li><li>
Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults.</li></ul>
Requirements: 
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A valid California Driver&rsquo;s License with a clean driving record</li><li>
Auto insurance</li><li>
Criminal record clearance or formal exemption.</li><li>
Tuberculosis risk assessment clearance within 60 days before hire and every four years thereafter.</li><li>
Complete a physical examination that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.</li></ul></div>

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