Certificated Substitute Teacher at AchieveKids
About the Employer
For over 65 years, AchieveKids has offered a place where acceptance is key to our community. AchieveKids specializes in creating learning for students ages 5 to 22 with severe emotional and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, mood, disruptive behavior, and anxiety disorders. Our innovative teachers, paraprofessionals, behavioral health team, and speech therapists work collaboratively to create opportunity and independence in the lives of the students in our community. This interdisciplinary team becomes a skillful problem solving group that instructs, guides and assists these students toward greater independence and self-reliance, enabling a path to a brighter future. With a campus in Palo Alto and in San Jose, we serve multiple school districts throughout the Bay Area. AchieveKids is committed to supporting high quality, inclusive practices in our schools and programs. The diversity of our workforce and Board of Directors is essential and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our company to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills to drive innovation and creativity, enhance decision-making, and provide better solutions.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This is a full-time non-exempt position that works with the Special Education Teacher and Paraprofessionals, and reports to the Director of Education. As a Substitute Teacher, you are committed to upholding AchieveKids’ values and beliefs to help students achieve the maximum possible self-reliance and quality of life. You are a positive and high-energy problem solver, who possesses effective organizational skills and demonstrates dedication, high integrity, and strong reflective skills. In order to support our students in achieving their goals and transitioning to a less restrictive environment, you are willing to learn and work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams. You aim to provide individualized care to promote educational, socio-emotional, and behavioral skill development plans. You have the exciting opportunity for to participate in a mentored pathways program to obtain a highly supplemented Master’s degree in Special Education and gain experience to become a Credentialed Teacher.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree California Substitute Teaching Permit Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults. Basic computer skills including word processing, email, and video conference applications CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance Clean California DMV record required Ability to pass pre-employment physical Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check
RESPONSIBILITIES Work with students to support educational and treatment programs, such as developing academic, communication, behavioral, vocational, and independent living skills. Prepare program materials (both educational and social/emotional), and record data Implement students’ IEP goals and objectives in all relevant training environments, including school, community, and vocational settings Be a problem solver and active team member in collaborative meetings Maintain a willingness to learn, reflect, and give/get feedback in a dynamic environment Be present, both in daily attending and engaging with students and co-workers Drive students to school or home, as needed
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree California Substitute Teaching Permit Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults. Basic computer skills including word processing, email, and video conference applications CA Driver's License and Auto Insurance Clean California DMV record required Ability to pass pre-employment physical Ability to pass DOJ fingerprint background check
RESPONSIBILITIES Work with students to support educational and treatment programs, such as developing academic, communication, behavioral, vocational, and independent living skills. Prepare program materials (both educational and social/emotional), and record data Implement students’ IEP goals and objectives in all relevant training environments, including school, community, and vocational settings Be a problem solver and active team member in collaborative meetings Maintain a willingness to learn, reflect, and give/get feedback in a dynamic environment Be present, both in daily attending and engaging with students and co-workers Drive students to school or home, as needed
Comments and Other Information
Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities
Comments and Other Information
Apply online at https://www.achievekids.org/career-opportunities
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
12/22/2025
Contact
Julie Ngov
+16504941200 142
+16504941200 142
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
$28-$34 per hour
Length of Work Year
219 days
Employment Type
Full Time