Special Education Teacher

Job Overview
EMIT Learning is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher to work on our school campus in Mountain View, CA for the Current school year 2025-26.

Job Description for Special Education Teacher

No. of positions: 3

SET needed in Mountain View, CA

Age Group: Middle School

Start: ASAP

End date: June 2026 (Possible extension)

Total hours: 30 - 40 hours per week (will include 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Required License/Certification: MIld/Mod.

Duties

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique needs.
• Deliver engaging lessons across various subjects such as literacy, math, physical education, and life skills, utilizing diverse teaching methodologies including Montessori and learning technology.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate with speech therapists, behavioral therapists, and other specialists to support student progress.
• Conduct assessments using standardized testing to monitor student development and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
• Incorporate early intervention techniques and behavioral health strategies to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Utilize effective communication skills to work closely with students, parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain detailed documentation of student progress and conduct regular meetings to review goals and strategies.
• Implement classroom management techniques that promote positive behavior and social-emotional development.
• Engage in lesson planning that integrates child welfare principles, early childhood education standards, and preschool or daycare best practices.

Experience

• Prior classroom experience working with children in early childhood education or preschool settings is highly desirable.
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, hearing impairments, or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of speech therapy techniques, behavioral therapy, literacy education, and behavior management strategies.
• Familiarity with curriculum development tailored for special education needs.
• Experience utilizing learning technology tools to enhance instruction.
• Background in working with children from diverse backgrounds including toddlers through elementary age groups.
• Demonstrated ability to develop individualized lesson plans aligned with IEP goals.
• Strong communication skills coupled with a compassionate approach to working with children requiring special attention or childcare services. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students requiring specialized support while working within a collaborative educational environment committed to inclusion and excellence in teaching.

Pay: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person