Special Education Teacher- Watsonville, CA

Special Education Teacher- Contract

Location: Watsonville, CA, 95076

What you will need

• Extensive knowledge of intervention strategies, differentiated learning, and special education policy/resources

• Strong, demonstrated belief in teacher efficacy and the power of continuous learning; an unwavering belief that all students can learn

• Skills building collaborative relationships with teachers and administrators at all levels of  experience as well as parents, with student learning as the focus

• Outstanding communication skills  

• Strong planning and organizational skills

• Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential

• ​Minimum two years teaching experience recommended

If that's you, let's talk!
What you will do: 

• Work with classroom teachers to coordinate and implement high quality differentiated instruction for resource students (State SPED)

• Assist with coordination of student schedules to ensure all resource students receive the appropriate support; monitor service logs with team regularly (State SPED)

• Provide student instruction in small groups as needed (State SPED)

• Maintain accurate student records and keep all student IEPs up to date and in compliance with state requirements; ensure that all necessary reporting is completed (State SPED)

• Schedule and lead IEP, Triennial, and other meetings as necessary with students, parents/guardians, and teachers (State SPED)

• Work with Director of Special Education to conduct an annual comprehensive needs assessment for the school’s resource program and make recommendations to school leadership (State SPED)

• Coordinate with external service providers as needed (Speech, Counseling) (State SPED)

• Coordinate staff development based on the annual school needs assessment and provide teachers with individual support as needed (State SPED)

• Assist with monitoring of classrooms to ensure that all resource students have access to necessary materials, accommodations/ modifications are being implemented, and teaching strategies/techniques are used to meet the varied learning styles of students (State SPED)

• Attend conferences and professional meetings as appropriate and return to share and disseminate information to faculty and staff (State SPED)

What's in it for you?!

• Lucrative pay!

• Long term contract!

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available!

• Principal is well respected and liked!