Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe) - Remote (2025/26 School Year)

NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION:
Letter of Introduction
Resume (Full Work History)
Letters of Recommendation: Three (3) current, professional letters (at least one from a direct supervisor)
Copy of Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all college/university transcripts
Credential Copy: Credential Copy (Proof of valid, current, and appropriate California teaching credential as a PDF print out from CTC (copy should reflect dates of issuance and expiration)
English Learner Authorization (If not embedded in credential, provide a copy of CLAD, CTEL or equivalent) if applicable

Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe) - Remote (2025/26 School Year)

Job Description

 

Reports To:   Senior Director of Special Education (or designee)

FLSA Status: Exempt

School Classification: Certificated

Pay Schedule: Range 7 ($74.292-$104,816)

*Newly hired teachers for the 2025/26 school year are eligible for up to 10 years of service credit

Work Schedule: 190 days/11 months

Location: Onsite and Remote Office  

 

Position Summary:  The moderate to severe special education teacher provides instruction at the elementary, middle, high school and/or adult transition level to students who require remedial and specialized assistance in pre-academic, academic, social emotional, behavioral, adaptive behavior, daily living, pre-vocational, college and career skill areas;  and plans, develops, organizes and implements comprehensive individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with a variety of disabilities. School staff will rely on the moderate to severe special education teacher to provide consultation and educational services within the area of special education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1. Case manages up to 18 moderate/severe students 

2. Completes thorough initial evaluations, additional assessments and eligibility re-evaluations that comply with school, state, and federal guidelines and develop legally compliant assessment reports and IEPs

3. Uses comprehensive assessment results in developing an  appropriate IEP  to accommodate the wide variety of individual needs of each student

4. Conducts educational assessments related to students’ access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals

5. Provides appropriate instruction both individually and in small groups and other special education supports to students whose needs have been identified in an IEP

6. Utilizes functional skills curriculum and/or core curriculum with modifications to develop lesson plans to instruct/remediate identified learning deficits and make progress towards agreed upon goals.

7. Develops, schedules, leads, and participates in the IEP meeting

8. Consults with various school team members, parents, outside service providers regarding student assessments, specialized instruction, accommodations and modifications, and behavior management techniques ; coordinates IEP services as needed

9. Maintains records and reports, and completes frequent progress monitoring that are required by the school, state and/or federal regulations.

10. Develops positive relationships and rapport with all staff members members

11. Communicates effectively and works collaboratively with all other school personnel and parents while maintaining confidentiality at all times

12. Participates in staff and program development related to the special methods and approaches of providing special education services

13. Attends and actively participates in regional meetings

14. Provides direct oversight for paraprofessionals serving moderate/severe students as the credentialed teacher

15. Services students in-home, if necessary

16. Proctoring duties as needed during the testing season

17. Services students during normal business hours unless prior approval has been extended by supervisor

Other Duties:

1. Responds to all school related communication within 24