Special Education Teacher SIGN-ON BONUS

About the Employer

For over 65 years AchieveKids has offered a place where acceptance is key to our community. AchieveKids specializes in creating learning for students ages 5 to 22 with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder intellectual disabilities mood disruptive behavior and anxiety innovative teachers paraprofessionals behavioral health team and speech therapists work collaboratively to create opportunity and independence in the lives of the students in our community. This interdisciplinary team becomes a skillful problem solving group that instructs guides and assists these students toward greater independence and self-reliance enabling a path to a brighter future. With a campus in Palo Alto and in San Jose we serve multiple school districts throughout the Bay is committed to supporting high quality inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity equity and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences perspectives and skills to drive innovation and creativity enhance decision-making and provide better solutions.

Job Summary

Job Summary

AchieveKids is a dynamic non-profit educational organization with a rich 60 year history of providing non-public schooling in San Jose and Palo Alto California. We serve students with complex learning and emotional challenges. Our students possess a range of abilities and we focus on skill development to help our students transition to progressively more independent learning environments. We strive to create joy in learning and to enhance success beyond our doors. AchieveKids is an exciting place to work and we have a lot to offer the right candidate. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity equity and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences perspectives and skills to drive innovation and creativity enhance decision-making and provide better is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Director of are a Special Education Teacher with a passion for innovation and creativity. You strive to meet the needs of complex learners with your positive perspectives and through multi-disciplinary collaboration. You are mission-driven and committed to uphold AchieveKids values and beliefs to help students achieve the maximum possible self-reliance and quality of life. You are dedicated to supporting students transition to less restrictive environments and in finding success within their communities.

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESSpecial Education Teaching Credential* (mild-moderate or moderate-severe) and/or ability to obtain college internship or valid CA credential*We provide assistance to out-of-state to effectively collaborate with team to maintain academic integrity and aligned learning of planned lessons learning experiences and ongoing success for studentsStrong understanding of social-emotional development positive behavior support and classroom management skillsDesign implement and facilitate a variety of educational social and emotional learning experiences/methods that meet classroom needsAbility to learn technology patterns that organize instructional materials and data-gatheringCritical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision

Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of student care and environmental thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal Drivers License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential functionClean California DMV record requiredAbility to pass pre-employment physical and drug screenAbility to pass DOJ fingerprint background checkTB Clearance

• District Intern Credential - Mild/Moderate
OR District Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe
• Provisional Internship Permit - Mild/Moderate
OR Provisional Internship Permit - Moderate/Severe
• 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit


• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (with Autism Authorization)
OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe

Requirements / Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIESSpecial Education Teaching Credential* (mild-moderate or moderate-severe) and/or ability to obtain college internship or valid CA credential*We provide assistance to out-of-state to effectively collaborate with team to maintain academic integrity and aligned learning of planned lessons learning experiences and ongoing success for studentsStrong understanding of social-emotional development positive behavior support and classroom management skillsDesign implement and facilitate a variety of educational social and emotional learning experiences/methods that meet classroom needsAbility to learn technology patterns that organize instructional materials and data-gatheringCritical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision

Knowledge and ability to apply all health and safety regulations to minimize and mitigate risks in the provision of student care and environmental thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal Drivers License and Auto Insurance as this position may drive as an essential functionClean California DMV record requiredAbility to pass pre-employment physical and drug screenAbility to pass DOJ fingerprint background checkTB Clearance

• District Intern Credential - Mild/Moderate
OR District Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe
• Provisional Internship Permit - Mild/Moderate
OR Provisional Internship Permit - Moderate/Severe
• 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit


• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate (with Autism Authorization)
OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe

Comments and Other Information

Interns and Credentialed Educators are eligible to & PERKSGenerous Total Rewards Package!7 paid weeks off plus additional time off accrualPaid holidays vacation and sick timeComprehensive medical dental vision life and disability insurance plan optionsRetirement plan with generous company matchScholarship and Grant opportunitiesTuition and professional development assistanceHealth care and dependent care flexible spending accountsEAP Travel Assistance Will/Trust Preparation Services Pet Insurance Employee Discount Program and more!A fun positive and strength-based learning environment!Apply online at and Other Information

Interns and Credentialed Educators are eligible to & PERKSGenerous Total Rewards Package!7 paid weeks off plus additional time off accrualPaid holidays vacation and sick timeComprehensive medical dental vision life and disability insurance plan optionsRetirement plan with generous company matchScholarship and Grant opportunitiesTuition and professional development assistanceHealth care and dependent care flexible spending accountsEAP Travel Assistance Will/Trust Preparation Services Pet Insurance Employee Discount Program and more!A fun positive and strength-based learning environment!Apply online at all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

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