What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher Mild/Moderate position at Kinship Academy?
Kinship Academy is actively seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team. Situated in South San Jose, we are a compact Non-Public School (NPS) serving students with mild to moderate needs.
This presents a remarkable chance for those eager to make a difference in the lives of special education students in a small, nurturing environment. We seek an individual who is dynamic, adaptable, optimistic, self-driven, and has outstanding communication skills. The ideal candidate should enjoy working collaboratively with a committed team and be capable of teaching students from elementary through high school. They must be well-organized, empathetic, and prepared to engage with students at their level to encourage development. Proficiency in positive behavior intervention, robust classroom management, and IEP documentation is crucial.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing students' needs and customizing instruction to fit.
- Supporting students to achieve or surpass their growth targets.
- Crafting instructional strategies and activities that utilize student strengths and facilitate advancement.
- Communicating effectively with teams and staff to optimize student development.
- Organizing and creating lesson plans, managing IEPs, tracking goal progress, and maintaining classroom order.
- Supervising classroom aides to provide proper student support.
- Fostering a joyful learning environment and cultivating students' abilities.
- Integrating technology to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
- Seeking opportunities for professional growth.
- Providing intensive instruction to small groups spanning elementary to high school grades.
- Preparing for both small group and full-class instruction.
- Extending personalized assistance to students in need of skill enhancement.
- Collaborating with the team to deliver a superior educational experience to every student. Kinship Academy is a nonpublic school dedicated to serving unique, high-functioning individuals with exceptional abilities who may not reach their full potential in a traditional school setting. We understand and address the challenges of educating these students by offering personalized accommodations, attention, and support to assist them in learning, thriving, and achieving success Special education: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Special Education Teaching Certification In California (Required)
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000
