Special Education Classroom Teacher-Mild/Moderate-Moderate/Severe at Oak Hill School
About the Employer
Oak Hill was founded on the principle that all learning happens within the context of meaningful relationships. Within such a relationship, an understanding of each child’s individual differences are formed, and instruction proceeds from this understanding. Oak Hill teachers create classrooms that stimulate engagement, develop communicative competence, foster community, and celebrate the uniqueness of every person who is a part of it. Daily routines include project-based, thematic instruction, rich with meaningful skill development, and guided by goals and objectives. We seek people with whom this approach resonates.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Oak Hill School in San Anselmo, California seeks an experienced, motivated, and highly qualified individual to join its teaching staff. Oak Hill is a small, non-public school, serving students with autism and other developmental differences. Teachers lead and collaborate with a team of therapists, teaching assistants, parents and outside professionals to design and implement a comprehensive educational program for a group a 6-8 students. We are looking for a teacher who has experience with classroom and individual positive behavior management as well as an interest in community-based learning and instruction. The Classroom Teacher is expected to be a leader in our community, of both the team he or she is in charge of and within the wider school, sharing expertise and modeling best practice. Oak Hill is continually refining its model, and all employees are a vital part of this process. Please visit our website to learn more about the school and the students we serve. www.myoakhill.org
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-haves:
- Current moderate-severe California teaching credential with autism certification.
- Familiarity with special education procedures, including the development implementation, and assessment of IEPs and Behavior Support Plans.
- Ability to work in regular collaboration with a team of professionals, to give and receive feedback.
- Passion for teaching.
- Calm, even temperament.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in special education or related field.
- Three years teaching experience.
- Experience with ABA, DIR, RDI or related models of autism interviention.
- Experience with visual schedules, PECs, ProLoquo, or related augmentative communication systems.
- Experience with data collection and data based decision making for student programming.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- CALIFORNIA Education Specialist Credential: moderate to severe or mild-moderate. Must have autism certification.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must-haves:
- Current moderate-severe California teaching credential with autism certification.
- Familiarity with special education procedures, including the development implementation, and assessment of IEPs and Behavior Support Plans.
- Ability to work in regular collaboration with a team of professionals, to give and receive feedback.
- Passion for teaching.
- Calm, even temperament.
Preferred:
- Masters degree in special education or related field.
- Three years teaching experience.
- Experience with ABA, DIR, RDI or related models of autism interviention.
- Experience with visual schedules, PECs, ProLoquo, or related augmentative communication systems.
- Experience with data collection and data based decision making for student programming.
Required Documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- CALIFORNIA Education Specialist Credential: moderate to severe or mild-moderate. Must have autism certification.
Comments and Other Information
Oak Hill School is back to on campus learning in a safe and small environment. We test staff two times a week at no charge to staff for Covid 19. Many of our students are tested as well and we are working towards another test for students that involves a saliva test through a partnership with UC Berkeley.
Comments and Other Information
Oak Hill School is back to on campus learning in a safe and small environment. We test staff two times a week at no charge to staff for Covid 19. Many of our students are tested as well and we are working towards another test for students that involves a saliva test through a partnership with UC Berkeley.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/6/2021
Contact
Joy Leighton
415-457-7601
415-457-7601
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Commensurate with experience
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Start Date
7/1/2021