thehelixschool

thehelixschool

26-27 Special Ed Teacher

San Rafael, California · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • Join Our Team: Special Education Teacher (2025-2026) The Helix School - San Rafael, CA Are you a passionate educator who thrives in a collaborative, student-centered environment?
  • The Helix School is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Special Education Teacher for the 2026-20267 school year.
  • You'll work closely with specialists and families to ensure that each child's individualized needs are supported.

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
  • A playful, warm, and grounded presence that supports regulation and connection
  • Skill in differentiated instruction, behavior supports, and visual teaching strategies

Requirements

  • Experience teaching neurodivergent students, particularly those with autism

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
  • A collaborative, interdisciplinary team including SLPs, OTs, mental health clinicians, and behavioral staff
  • A valid California Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate Support Needs or Moderate/Severe), or eligibility for intern status

Company info

  • Special Education Teacher (2025-2026) The Helix School - San Rafael, CA
  • Are you a passionate educator who thrives in a collaborative, student-centered environment?
  • This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven team supporting autistic students in a nurturing and innovative school community.
  • Why Join The Helix School?
  • The Helix School is a private, nonpublic school serving autistic students with mild to moderate support needs.
  • Our elementary program blends foundational academic instruction with integrated therapeutic supports, emphasizing communication, regulation, independence, and joyful connection.
  • We believe every student deserves a team that sees their strengths and supports their whole development.
  • At Helix, we're building something special-come be a part of it.

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