Job Description
Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a Elementary Mod/Severe Special Education Teacher to work in a school located in Sonora, CA. This position involves working with grades 1-4th 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 working 37.5 hours per week
Bonus: $20kbonus spread throughout year ($2,500 after 30 days, $2,500 after winter break, $5k after spring break, $10k end of school year)
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 Specialist certification with moderate/severe OR mild/mod disabilities credential
- Valid California driver’s license
- Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEP’s for special needs students
- Experience preferred
Benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
- Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
- Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial Advisors
- Nationwide contract opportunities
- Dedicated Administrative Support Staff
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Additional Resources - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery
- 24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries
- Rula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry services
- Travel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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