Job Title: Special Education Teacher Location: Hayward, CA
Job Summary:
The Special Education Teacher will provide individualized instruction and educational support to school students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher will collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, service providers, and families to ensure students receive appropriate accommodations, modifications, and interventions to support academic, social, and emotional success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver specialized instruction aligned with state standards and individual IEP goals.
- Adapt curriculum, instructional materials, and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provide individualized, small-group, and classroom-based support in general education and resource room settings.
- Develop, implement, review, and maintain IEPs in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
- Participate in and facilitate IEP meetings, annual reviews, and student reevaluations.
- Monitor, document, and assess student progress toward academic, behavioral, and functional goals.
- Ensure appropriate accommodations, modifications, and instructional interventions are consistently implemented.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, administrators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other service providers.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, educational needs, and learning goals.
- Implement positive behavior support strategies and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
- Create a structured, safe, and inclusive learning environment that promotes social-emotional development and self-advocacy.
- Conduct ongoing assessments, collect student performance data, and use results to adjust instructional strategies.
- Maintain accurate and confidential special education records and prepare student progress reports.