Star Academy Hiring for Elementary Lead Teacher (SPED) – 2023/2024 year Full Time

Full Time Lead Teacher, Elementary School for Fall 2023

Star Academy, a non-profit, non-public school, located in San Rafael, CA, serving students with learning differences in grades 2-post-secondary, is seeking a Full Time Head Teacher for our Elementary School. Star Academy’s mission is to help students with complex learning differences experience academic success through a multisensory approach.

Our students face mild to moderate challenges such as: dyslexia, executive functioning deficits, dyscalculia, auditory processing, dysgraphia, ADHD and Asperger’s. Elementary, middle and high school students all benefit from Star’s calm, nurturing, and supportive environment, which is conducive to learning. High school students earn their high school diploma or certificate of completion and prepare to transition to college and/or other pursuits.

We are seeking a patient, kind and thoughtful educator to work with an assistant teacher in one of our classrooms. Candidates must have the following qualifications:

• Undergraduate college degree.
• Two years of experience working with elementary students with learning differences in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of current Elementary curriculum; Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and Math.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Clear California Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential required and must meet CTC requirements for working with students on the Autism Spectrum.

Duties will include but may not be limited to:

• Case management of students on IEPs and privately funded students.
• Supervision of Assistant Teacher regarding classroom responsibilities, student monitoring and lesson plan implementation.

Star Academy is a WASC accredited private and non-public school.

• Planning, preparing and delivering instructional materials that facilitate a positive and effective learning experience.
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet varying student needs and interests.
• Collaborating with specialists and other teachers to provide students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate while practicing a variety of academic and social skills.
• Supervising students during snack break, recess, lunch and transitions.
• Participating in full staff and team meetings.

Star Academy is a highly collaborative and supportive workplace environment offering a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.

Contract duration: 203 days, 200 of which are teaching/student days.

Position will be posted until filled.

Star Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
As of February, 2023, masks are not required. Full COVID vaccination is encouraged and appreciated.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Special Education Teachers: 2 years (Preferred)
• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location