26-27 High School Special Education Teacher at The Helix School
About the Employer
The Helix School is an accredited nonpublic school serving approximately 60 autistic and neurodivergent students in kindergarten through age 22 in San Rafael, California. Founded in 2014, we provide a specialized, strengths-based learning environment where students with autism and related learning differences receive individualized academic instruction, clinical support, and transition services tailored to their unique needs. Our team is made up of passionate special educators, clinicians, and support staff who believe deeply in the potential of every student. We offer small class sizes, a collaborative multidisciplinary team model, and a school culture grounded in respect, innovation, and continuous learning. If you are looking for meaningful work where your expertise directly shapes the trajectory of a student's life, The Helix School is a place where that happens every day.
Job Summary
Job Summary
As the High School Special Education Teacher, you’ll lead a classroom of 6–8 neurodivergent students, helping them build academic, functional, and social-emotional skills through hands-on, engaging instruction and predictable routines. You’ll work closely with a strong high school team of other ed specialists, behavior specialists, clinicians and families to ensure that each child’s individualized needs are supported.
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What You’ll Do
As the High School Special Education Teacher, you’ll lead a classroom of 6–8 neurodivergent students, helping them build academic, functional, and social-emotional skills through hands-on, engaging instruction and predictable routines. You’ll work closely with a strong high school team of other ed specialists, behavior specialists, clinicians and families to ensure that each child’s 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 you're ready to join a creative, compassionate school where students are deeply understood and staff are supported to grow, we’d love to hear from you. At Helix, we’re building something special—come be a part of it.
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Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
6/9/2026
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
85,000 - 100,000 Annually
85,000 - 100,000 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
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Length of Work Year
208
Employment Type
Full Time