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Rocketship Public Schools · 3 months ago

Special Education Teacher: Mild/Moderate

Antioch, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$71K/yr - $83K/yr

2+ years exp

Rocketship Public Schools is a non-profit network of public elementary charter schools dedicated to transforming the future for underserved communities. The Special Education Teacher, also known as an Education Specialist, plays a critical role in providing academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities, ensuring they have access to an excellent, inclusive education. This role involves co-teaching, managing IEP caseloads, and collaborating with families and staff to implement effective support strategies.

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Responsibilities

Ensure that all students work toward and achieve the rigorous academic goals outlined in their IEPs, aligned with Common Core standards and Rocketship’s core content; our goal is that each Rocketeer grows at least 1.5 years

Provide individualized and small-group instruction, as well as push-in and pull-out support, to ensure students access to grade-level content as outlined in their IEPs

Co-teach with general education teachers to model and uphold accommodations, modifications, and meaningful inclusion in the classroom

Partner with paraprofessionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support for students across settings

Own and manage an IEP caseload aligned with state regulations, ensuring compliance with IDEA and state law

Draft and write professional, compliant IEPs; facilitate IEP meetings; and maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the IEP system

Collaborate with psychologists and related service providers (e.g., speech, OT) to interpret assessments and ensure students receive appropriate services

Communicate with families and team members on IEP goals, accommodations, and student progress

Approach behavior with the mindset that all behaviors communicate a need, and partner with students, families, and school staff to develop responsive supports such as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Apply strategies, including principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to promote positive student behavior and create supportive learning environments

Partner with families through IEP meetings, regular communication, and home visits to ensure transparency and shared ownership of student growth

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

Qualification

Special Education CredentialApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)IEP ManagementBehavior Support PlansCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsGrowth Mindset

Required

Hold a B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution

Valid Special Education teaching credential (Mild/Moderate or equivalent) in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain the appropriate licensure as required by state law

Must maintain active and in-good-standing credential status throughout employment with Rocketship

Hold a valid Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate 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