26-27 High School Special Education Teacher

Join Our Team: High School Special Education Teacher ()
The Helix School San Rafael CA

Are you a passionate educator who thrives in a collaborative student-centered environment The Helix School is seeking a dynamic and compassionate High School Special Education Teacher for the school year. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven team supporting autistic students in a nurturing and innovative school community.

Why Join The Helix School

The Helix School is a private nonpublic school serving autistic students with mild to moderate support needs. Our elementary program blends foundational academic instruction with integrated therapeutic supports emphasizing communication regulation independence and joyful connection. We believe every student deserves a team that sees their strengths and supports their whole development.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
• Dedicated professional development funds
• A collaborative interdisciplinary team including SLPs OTs mental health clinicians and behavioral staff
• A relationship-based model that values joy structure and inclusion

What Youll Do

As the High School Special Education Teacher youll lead a classroom of 68 neurodivergent students helping them build academic functional and social-emotional skills through hands-on engaging instruction and predictable routines. Youll work closely with a strong high school team of other ed specialists behavior specialists clinicians and families to ensure that each childs individualized needs are supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver developmentally appropriate differentiated instruction across core subject areas
• Support foundational literacy numeracy communication and executive functioning skills
• Create a classroom environment that promotes predictability safety and connection
• Implement visual supports sensory strategies and structured routines
• Lead the IEP process including goal development progress monitoring and meetings
• Collaborate closely with aides therapists and families
• Celebrate student progress and encourage self-expression and confidence

What You Bring

• A valid California Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Moderate/Severe) or eligibility for intern status
• Experience teaching neurodivergent students particularly those with autism
• A warm and grounded presence that supports regulation and connection
• Skill in differentiated instruction behavior supports and visual teaching strategies
• Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills

Ready to Apply

If youre ready to join a creative compassionate school where students are deeply understood and staff are supported to grow wed love to hear from you. At Helix were building something specialcome be a part of it.

Required Experience:

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