Special Education Elementary Teacher at Devereux California

Application Deadline

12/28/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/29/2026
Contact
Amanda Bush
215-539-8156
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
70000 - 75000 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$5,000 Signing
Length of Work Year
1
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Devereux Day Academy – Laguna Hills is seeking a compassionate and skilled Special Education Teacher to serve students in an elementary autism classroom. $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for fully certified teachers* This is a 12-month position role, with ESY during the summers. This role focuses on delivering structured, evidence-based instruction designed to meet the academic, social, communication, and behavioral needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Educational Specialist creates a safe, predictable, and supportive learning environment, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and families, and implements individualized programming that promotes student growth, independence, and positive outcomes within a therapeutic educational setting. We Offer: Compensation of $70,000 - $75,000 per year. A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field! A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios. Strength-based approaches emphasizing positive behavioral supports. Paid Training & Professional Development Quality Low-Cost Benefits with ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT learn more here. Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition and student loan repayment!  Education: Bachelor’s degree and a valid California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential, added Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS) or California Moderate/Severe Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential. Experience: Special Education instruction experience required. Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum preferred. Experience with IEP documents and the IEP process. Strong classr

Requirements / Qualifications

valid California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential, added Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS) or California Moderate/Severe Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential.

Requirements / Qualifications

valid California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential, added Authorization Autism Spectrum Disorder (AAAS) or California Moderate/Severe Disabilities Educational Specialist Instruction Credential.