Teacher

Job Description

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for an Education Specialist Early Childhood Severely Disabled Teacher to work in a school located in Sonora, CA. This position is for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. This position involves working with young children who have severe disabilities, providing them with tailored educational programs that meet their individual needs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these children and be committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports their developmental, educational, and emotional needs.

Pay Rate: up to $70/hr

Bonus: $20K bonus spread throughout year ($5k after 60 days, $5k after Christmas break, and at end of school year/contract $10K)

Benefits: Healthcare, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance

Job Duties:

Assess students' abilities and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, therapists, and other educators to meet each child's unique needs.

Implement specialized teaching strategies and use adaptive equipment and technology to enhance learning and participation in the classroom.

Provide instruction in basic skills such as communication, social interaction, and self-care, adapting methods to suit each child's learning style and capabilities.

Collaborate with therapists (e.g., physical, occupational, speech) to integrate therapeutic goals into classroom activities and routines.

Monitor and document students' progress, adjusting teaching strategies and goals as necessary to ensure maximum development and growth.

Foster a positive, safe, and supportive classroom environment that encourages students' engagement, independence, and self-confidence.

Engage with families to support their understanding of their child's progress and strategies to support learning and development at home.

Participate in professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices and innovations in special education for young children with severe disabilities.Qualifications:

Valid California Special Education credential authorizing teaching preschool students with moderate/severe disabilities

Early Childhood Special Education Credential or Certificate

Specialist Credential in Special Education: Severely Handicapped

Valid California driver’s license

Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEP’s for special needs students