Santa Rosa, CA
3rd Grade Classroom
Expected Hours: 8am - 3:15pm ; 7.25 hours per day
Full time commitment: August 8, 2025 - June 5, 2026

In-Person

• State Special Education Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
• Cross-Categorical Special Education (PreKindergarten-12th grade) Certification
• Bachelor's degree and/or Masters' Degree in Special Education (preferred).
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a school environment.
• Good knowledge of the nature and effects of the impairment(s) or disability(ies) of the students to whom assigned.
• Good knowledge of the procedures, practices, materials and equipment required to provide appropriate learning and behavioral experiences for students to whom assigned.
• Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty. 
• Ability to coordinate activities with related and specialist staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, parents, and the community; excellent human relations skills; skill in both oral and written communication; ability to develop and maintain required records and reports.
• Special Education Teachers with BCBA License are eligible for premium pay for this position!!

• Provide direct instruction based on the child's IEP, and the state standards.
• Conduct appropriate academic evaluations; develop, implement and monitor appropriate academic/behavioral individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Work with a diverse group of students, parents and staff in order to meet the needs of students.
• Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers and related service staff regarding student needs and progress.
• Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress.
• Plan, conduct and/or participate in training activities and department meetings.
• Maintain on-going communication (verbal and written) with parents of special education students.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Consult with staff members regarding interventions and accommodations for students.
• Direct activities of instructional assistants.
• Provide performance evaluation input regarding special education instructional assistant(s) to school administrator.
• Attend all necessary training and department meetings.
• Perform other related tasks as may be assigned by the building principal and Director of Student Services.
• Set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress towards goals.

• Competitive wages, $50-60/hr., based on education and experience
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401K