Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Needs (ESN)

About the Job

Special Education Teacher – Extensive Support Needs (ESN)
Location: Martinez, CA
Schedule: Full-Time, Year-Round | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm

About the Role
Building Connections Behavioral Health is hiring a passionate K–8 Special Education Teacher to join our nonpublic school, Building Connections Academy, in Martinez, CA. This role supports students with Extensive Support Needs (ESN) and involves teaching a small class (14 students) in a collaborative, therapeutic, and inclusive environment. We use project-based learning to spark curiosity and promote real-world application of skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Provide academic, social-emotional, and functional instruction tailored to each student.
• Adapt curriculum and use a variety of multi-sensory, evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Plan and lead engaging project-based learning experiences that promote independence.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, Paraprofessionals, and related service providers.
• Implement behavior support plans and positive reinforcement systems.
• Track progress and provide regular updates to families and IEP teams.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree.
• Required: Valid California Special Education Credential (ESN / Moderate/Severe) or;
• Eligibility to obtain an teaching permit such as a Provisional Internship Permit, PIP, or a Short-Term Staff Permit, STSP with the Commission on Teaching Credentialing, CTC. See more information about these permit's and how to obtain them at www.ctc.ca.gov.
• Required: Experience working with students with moderate to severe disabilities, especially in K–8 settings
• Required: Familiarity with ABA principles, assistive technology, and differentiated instruction.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of IEP development, inclusive practices, and team-based supports.

About Building Connections Behavioral Health

Building Connections Behavioral Health, Inc. was founded in April of 2013 and is head quartered in Walnut Creek, CA. We focus on increasing independence for children, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities through Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). We currently provide services across the greater San Francisco Bay Area. We provide the following services: - In home and clinic provided ABA services for individuals age 0 to 22 years. - Early Intervention services for individuals age 12 to 36 months. - Diagnostic, Developmental, and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA). - School based services including 1:1 RBTs, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavioral Supports, Staff Trainings and In-Services - Parent, Family, and Caregiver Training and Education. - Classes and Training for individuals of all ages. - Social Skills Groups for clients age 3 to 21 years.

Learn more at bcbhinc.com and bcaschools.com
 

Note: This job description is a general overview and may be subject to change or modification based on the specific requirements of the school or district, as well as the unique needs of students with disabilities.