POSITION
In this position, the prospective special education teacher will work with the support of a multi-tiered support team including a Clinical Director, BCBA supervisors, and each student’s individualized support staff to develop and implement student’s academic programming as outlined by their individualized education program (IEP).
The dense staff to student ratio allows the special education teacher to focus on development and assessment of students’ academic needs and to participate collaboratively in the outlining of additional needs (e.g., behavior, communication, social) with trained experts.
Upto $5000 Relocation package available.
Must be available for in-person role in California
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Current California Moderate-Severe or Mild-Moderate Education Specialist Credential
- Intern Credential Eligible Applicants will be considered
- Other Credentialed CA Applicants (e.g., multiple subject credential) will be considered
- Applicants interested in a part-time position will be considered
- Applicant must pass Department of Justice screens and provide proof of a negative TB test
- Valid driver’s license
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Clinical Director to plan and develop academic programming and materials for students.
- Assess present levels of performance, develop, and measure IEP goals for students.
- Maintain IEP and related files and attend IEP meetings.
- Participate in collaborative meetings with team members including but not limited to individualized support staff, special service providers, Brite Horizons Directors and BCBAs, school district staff, and parents.
- Demonstrate commitment to student progress, independence, and advocacy.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance contribution
- 401K offered with employer contribution
- Part time option (negates benefits)
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
Brite Horizons is a nonpublic school (NPS) serving students grades 1-12 with a variety a specialized needs, located in Scotts Valley, California. The mission of Brite Horizons School is to provide students with individualized educational services to address each student’s unique strengths and deficits in a manner that allows the student to be successful daily and reach their overall full potential. The Brite Horizons School strives to provide each student with the tools to make meaningful progress and valuable connections with others.
Brite Horizons provides a supportive community for growth for both students and team members and the prospective teacher will receive initial and ongoing training and support in applied behavior analytic (ABA) assessment, instruction, response reduction, and measurement strategies. We are a passionate and committed team unified in our vision to create powerful possibilities for all and as such we make time and training investments in our team members to support their personal and professional growth.
To learn more about Brite Horizons School, please see our website (which includes an informational video) at https://www.abrite.org/brite-horizons-school.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- What is your direct email address?
- Do you currently hold a California SPED Teaching credential or are you currently enrolled to acquire your teaching credential?
- Are you located in or willing to commute to Santa Cruz, CA?
Work Location: In person