Special Education Teacher
Company: New Haven Youth
Location: Vista
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
About Company: New Haven Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and families
through education, mental health, and life skills programs. Our
vision is to set the standard of care for youth and families by
restoring hope, building resilience, and creating opportunities for
every young person to reach their full potential. About the Role:
The Special Education Teacher plays a critical role in fostering an
inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to students
with diverse learning needs and disabilities. The Teacher designs,
develops, documents, and delivers individualized instruction to
students within the school setting. In addition to providing
effective instruction, the Teacher participates in activities that
establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, academic
progress, attitudes, and social skills, with student success as the
primary objective. This includes coordinating and providing
therapeutic special education services that model New Haven’s core
values and program standards. Responsibilities: Develop and deliver
effective, individualized instruction using direct teaching,
computer-assisted learning, project-based activities, and small
group techniques to help students achieve skills and knowledge.
Create daily and weekly lesson plans aligned with Common Core
guidelines. Demonstrate, oversee, and apply effective classroom
management practices to ensure a safe, productive learning
environment. Report special incidents and follow agency policies in
compliance with New Haven School procedures and state/district
Education Codes. Implement, participate in, and support New Haven
treatment programs by attending meetings and interacting positively
with students and staff. Document teaching activities and student
progress, including grades, attendance, student portfolios, and
anecdotal records, to support lesson planning and track outcomes.
Case manage IEPs and ITPs for all assigned students, coordinating
regularly with professional staff and parents regarding student
progress. Direct teaching assistants and 1:1 aides to ensure
effective program delivery and address individual student needs.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff as needed to implement
curriculum and support the overall educational program. Perform
other duties as assigned to support the educational and therapeutic
goals of the school. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or university required. Must hold or be eligible
for a California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with
authorization to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities.
Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Psychology,
Behavioral Science, Child Development, Social Work, Counseling, or
a related field preferred. Must possess a valid California driver’s
license. Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Fingerprint
Clearance and DOJ Clearance through Community Care Licensing. Must
have or be working toward CLAD Certification. Prior teaching
experience with adolescents in a similar setting is preferred.
Ability to engage, motivate, and manage behavioral treatment and
educational plans. Strong written and verbal communication skills
with professional demeanor. Ability to work independently and
collaboratively as part of a team and represent the organization
internally and externally. Basic computer skills, including word
processing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar programs.
Compensation details: 80000-90000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: New Haven Youth, Carlsbad , Special Education Teacher, Education / Teaching , Vista, California
