Special Education Teacher ModSevere
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Job Location:
Concord, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Rocketship Public Schools we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.We believe that every student deserves the right to dream to discover and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement develops exceptional educators and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents teachers leaders and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools we are unleashing potential.
Position Description
Rocketship Special Education Teachers known as Education Specialists (Moderate/Severe Support Needs) play a critical role in ensuring every student has access to an excellent education. Specialists serve students with significant support needs including those with intellectual disabilities autism multiple disabilities and communication or behavioral challenges.
At Rocketship we believe in the power of inclusive education. Our model ensures that students with disabilities learn alongside their peers whenever possible while also receiving individualized instruction in smaller group or specialized settings. Education Specialists collaborate with general educators and lead paraprofessionals to provide accommodations modifications and targeted supports creating classrooms where all students thrive together.
Specialists manage a caseload at a single school delivering instruction in functional academics adaptive skills communication supports and behavior interventions while ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law. They are supported through weekly coaching from school leaders and additional coaching from a Special Education Program Specialist to strengthen practice and sustain growth.
Behavior support is also central to the role. Specialists partner with families and staff to implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) model strategies for paraprofessionals and use approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis intervention to maintain safe supportive learning environments.
Education Specialists report to their Principal or an Assistant Principal.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Growth-oriented eager to learn from feedback and coaching and committed to ongoing professional development
- Experienced in supporting diverse learners with at least 2 years working in special education behavioral support or related settings (preferred)
- Collaborative and eager to build case management expertise coordinating services writing compliant IEPs and partnering with paraprofessionals families and general education teachers
- Experienced in behavior supports with a background or understanding of basic Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and a belief that all student behaviors communicate underlying needs that deserve thoughtful support
- Equity-driven and resilient committed to meaningful inclusion and closing opportunity gaps for students with disabilities
Essential Functions
- The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:
- Ensure that all students work toward and achieve the rigorous academic and functional goals outlined in their IEPs; our goal is that each Rocketeer makes meaningful annual growth
- Deliver a combination of academic instruction functional/adaptive skills and communication supports (including augmentative and alternative communication systems) using STAR curriculum aligned with Common Core Standards
- Provide individualized and small-group instruction as well as push-in and pull-out support balancing specialized settings with opportunities for meaningful inclusion in general education classrooms
- Lead and coach paraprofessionals to ensure consistent high-quality implementation of accommodations modifications and individualized supports
- Own and manage an IEP caseload aligned with state regulations ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law
- Draft and write professional IEPs facilitate IEP meetings and ensure both the online system and school-based files are compliant and accurately reflect each Rocketeers Individualized Education Program
- Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers (e.g. speech occupational therapy physical therapy) for evaluations and when needed administer academic assessments. Review and interpret results to determine learners strengths and areas of need for initial annual and triennial IEP meetings
- Communicate regularly with families and team members about student progress goals and accommodations
- Approach behavior with the mindset that all behaviors communicate a need and develop responsive supports in partnership with students families and school staff
- Implement and oversee Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) ensuring paraprofessionals and teachers apply strategies consistently
- Apply intensive behavior support practices including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and crisis intervention techniques to maintain safe and supportive learning environments
- Partner with families through IEP meetings regular communication and home visits to ensure transparency and shared ownership of student growth
Instruction & Inclusion
Case Management & Compliance
Behavior & Family Partnership
Rocketship Professional Culture
- Engage fully in weekly coaching including real-time classroom coaching in the moment and ongoing professional development to strengthen instructional and case management practices
- Act with urgency and courage in the best interests of students even when tackling new or unfamiliar challenges
- Engage in self-reflection taking ownership of outcomes and learning from both positive and challenging experiences
- Collaborate effectively with general educators paraprofessionals and related service providers to ensure meaningful inclusion and consistent support for students
- Collaborate with general educators to engage families and school communities through IEP meetings parent conferences staff meetings and trainings
- Communicate openly and proactively with families contributing to a culture of trust and partnership
- Uphold the highest standards of compliance with IDEA and state law ensuring that all IEPs and services meet both legal and instructional expectations
- Contribute to a positive team-oriented staff culture where collaboration ensures every student has access to an excellent education
- Are recognized and rewarded for excellence including eligibility for performance-based pay tied to student growth and impact
Required Qualifications
- Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution
- Hold a valid Moderate/Severe Support Needs credential or be eligible for a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) or Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) which requires current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. CPR certification must be active or candidate must be willing to complete CPR certification prior to start date at Rocketship.
- Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status throughout employment with Rocketship
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience working with children in special education behavioral support or related settings
- Experience leading or coaching paraprofessionals
- Background or understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
- Knowledge of special education law IDEA compliance and effective inclusion practices
$71000 - $83130 a year
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent health and wellness benefits 403b retirement plan flexible spending account (FSA) and generous paid time off.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for ourSexual Harassment Policy. For questions concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources.
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A national network of public charter schools where all students are given the opportunity to dream, to discover, and to unleash their amazing potential.
