23 Special Education Teachers jobs in Sacramento

Job Description

Tutor Me Education, a leading educational service provider in the primary and secondary education space, is seeking enthusiastic and motivated Tutors to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position should have a passion for creating safe, nurturing, and dynamic environments where students can learn and grow.

As a Tutor at Tutor Me Education, you will work as part of a collaborative team to support lead teachers and help students achieve academic success. You will be responsible for assisting students with their daily activities, providing them with moral support, and providing 1:1 or group instruction to students in Sacramento, California! If you are a dedicated and committed individual who feels a sense of pride and accomplishment in helping students achieve academic success, we encourage you to apply today!

Here are the details:

• In-person instruction in Sacramento, CA
• Tutoring schedule: Mon-Fri afternoons
• appx 2-3 hours per week
• Starts at $25 per hour

If you are passionate about a career in education, looking for consistent tutoring hours, or simply just want to provide some assistance to students in your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Tutor Me Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Job requirements:

• Ability to commute to/from Sacramento, CA REQUIRED
• Must clear FBI-DOJ background check that is taken in-person
• Previous tutoring/teaching experience highly preferred
• Ability to make learning fun and interactive, with the focus of the tutoring often determined by student questions and comments
• Comfortable working in a classroom/in-home setting
• Negative TB Test Result

Benefits

Flexible schedule!

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for young children with special needs, ages 0-5.
• Conduct assessments to identify children's strengths and areas for development.
• Provide direct instruction and therapeutic interventions in areas such as cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and motor skills.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborate effectively with parents, guardians, and external service providers (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists) to ensure a comprehensive support system.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress, attendance, and program implementation.
• Plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Advocate for the needs of students and their families within the educational system.
• Stay informed about best practices and research in early childhood special education.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to special education services.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Special Education or a related field.
• Valid California State teaching credential with an Early Childhood Special Education specialization.
• Experience working with young children (0-5) with disabilities, such as developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, or communication impairments.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong understanding of child development and early intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting young learners.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws (e.g., IDEA).
• Background check and fingerprinting will be required.

Job Description

About the Employer

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission:

To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision:

To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach:

At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary: Candidate must be passionate about serving students from low socio-economic backgrounds who need extra support. Experience working with students in small groups, 1:1 and large groups. Must work well with students, staff and principal, experience giving instruction in the core reading areas (decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary) and is comfortable with elementary level reading and ELA. Must have experience working with students with learning disabilities.

• Maintain student supervision at all times including transitions, P.E. and lunch periods. Inform the classroom teacher whenever you leave the room of where you are going and for how long.
• Implement lesson plans as designed by teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.
• Systematically record and graph data specific to assigned students regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of IEP goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior and other information as required with the guidance of the Education Specialist.
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned students toward mastery of goals.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by classroom teacher.
• Communicate to student about IEP goals regularly; correct student errors in a positive and timely manner.
• Communicate any concerns to the classroom teacher and Education Specialist regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist in tracking the completion of homework and course work.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Complete logs on a daily basis (if required). Submit accurate and complete logs on time to parent and Education Specialist if required.
• Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan.
• Complete incident and/or accident reports within specified time requirements, as needed.
• Keep student information confidential at all times.
• Follow established Fortune School Norms.

• Work with students in small groups, 1:1 and/or large groups.
• Work with students with learning disabilities.

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• Have 48 semester units from an accredited college or university 
• Have an associate's degree or higher 
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting with instruction 
• Pass a district-approved NCLB Local Assessment Test 

Special Education Aide/Paraprofessionals can only perform duties that certificated personnel deems appropriate for someone who isn't licensed as a classroom teacher. The duties cannot include assigning grades to students.

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description

About the Employer

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission:

To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision:

To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach:

At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary: Candidate must be passionate about serving students from low socio-economic backgrounds who need extra support. Experience working with students in small groups, 1:1 and large groups. Must work well with students, staff and principal, experience giving instruction in the core reading areas (decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary) and is comfortable with elementary level reading and ELA. Must have experience working with students with learning disabilities.

• Maintain student supervision at all times including transitions, P.E. and lunch periods. Inform the classroom teacher whenever you leave the room of where you are going and for how long.
• Implement lesson plans as designed by teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.
• Systematically record and graph data specific to assigned students regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of IEP goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior and other information as required with the guidance of the Education Specialist.
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned students toward mastery of goals.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by classroom teacher.
• Communicate to student about IEP goals regularly; correct student errors in a positive and timely manner.
• Communicate any concerns to the classroom teacher and Education Specialist regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist in tracking the completion of homework and course work.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Complete logs on a daily basis (if required). Submit accurate and complete logs on time to parent and Education Specialist if required.
• Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan.
• Complete incident and/or accident reports within specified time requirements, as needed.
• Keep student information confidential at all times.
• Follow established Fortune School Norms.

• Work with students in small groups, 1:1 and large groups.
• Work with students with learning disabilities.

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

• BA Degree is preferred

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description

About the Employer

Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission:

To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision:

To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach:

At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars--1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.

Job Summary: Candidate must be passionate about serving students from low socio-economic backgrounds who need extra support. Experience working with students in small groups, 1:1 and large groups. Must work well with students, staff and principal, experience giving instruction in the core reading areas (decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency and vocabulary) and is comfortable with elementary level reading and ELA. Must have experience working with students with learning disabilities.

• Maintain student supervision at all times including transitions, P.E. and lunch periods. Inform the classroom teacher whenever you leave the room of where you are going and for how long.
• Implement lesson plans as designed by teacher; support in the delivery of instruction for assigned students.
• Systematically record and graph data specific to assigned students regarding overall instructional progress, achievement of IEP goals, behavioral incidents, baseline behavior and other information as required with the guidance of the Education Specialist.
• Communicate measurable learning objectives and guide assigned students toward mastery of goals.
• Utilize instructional techniques and appropriate instructional material as prescribed by classroom teacher.
• Communicate to student about IEP goals regularly; correct student errors in a positive and timely manner.
• Communicate any concerns to the classroom teacher and Education Specialist regarding student performance and behavior.
• Assist in tracking the completion of homework and course work.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Complete logs on a daily basis (if required). Submit accurate and complete logs on time to parent and Education Specialist if required.
• Implement interventions as prescribed in the treatment plan.
• Complete incident and/or accident reports within specified time requirements, as needed.
• Keep student information confidential at all times.
• Follow established Fortune School Norms.

• Work with students in small groups, 1:1 and large groups.
• Work with students with learning disabilities.

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

• Have 48 semester units from an accredited college or university
• Have an associate's degree or higher
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting with instruction
• Pass a district-approved NCLB Local Assessment Test

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Job Description

About Fortune School of Education

Fortune School of Education is a mission-driven network of tuition-free public charter schools (TK–12), non-profit preschools, and educator preparation programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

We prepare students for college starting in preschool and are deeply committed to closing the African American achievement gap in Sacramento and San Bernardino Counties.

Our Mission:  

To graduate high-achieving students of good character, prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Five Pillars:  

High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Focus on Results, and Citizenship.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Special Education Aide to support students with learning differences in achieving academic and personal success.

This role is ideal for someone who loves working one-on-one and in small groups with students, enjoys being part of a collaborative school team, and believes that every child — regardless of background or ability — can reach their fullest potential.

• Instructional & Student Support
• Provide academic and behavioral support to students individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
• Reinforce instruction in core reading and ELA areas, including decoding, phonics, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary.
• Assist students in achieving their IEP goals, tracking progress, and celebrating growth.
• Encourage engagement and participation in classroom activities.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Partner closely with the classroom teacher and Education Specialist to implement instructional plans and interventions.
• Communicate regularly about student performance and behavior.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and reports as required.
• School Culture & Supervision
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, and P.E.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that reflects Fortune School’s mission and values.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional conduct at all times.

• Work with students in small groups, 1:1 and/or large groups.
• Work with students with learning disabilities.

• Office environment: constant interruptions.
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

• Education and Experience (must meet one of the following):
• 48 semester units from an accredited college or university, or
• Associate’s degree (or higher), or
• Passing score on a local assessment of instructional knowledge and skills, or
• Passing score on a district-approved NCLB Local Assessment Test

Special Education Aide/Paraprofessionals can only perform duties that certificated personnel deems appropriate for someone who isn't licensed as a classroom teacher. The duties cannot include assigning grades to students.

Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

• Lesson Plan Development: Create effective lesson plans to be submitted each Friday for the following week. Plans should accommodate various student levels, include procedures for assessing knowledge, outline the content standards addressed, and specify the curriculum used.
• Supervision of Paraprofessionals: Oversee and direct paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom. While Program Supervisors and Site Administrators will assist in supervision, it is the teacher's primary responsibility in the classroom.
• Implementation of PBIS Program: Manage the classroom's Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program, including tracking behavior points, maintaining the student store, and communicating with parents/guardians. Ensure daily documentation of behavioral data in Point Quest's database.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a classroom environment that prioritizes student engagement and safety, implementing the behavior plan, modifying state-adopted curriculum, and employing strategies to effectively teach students with various disabilities.
• IEP Meetings and Documentation: Attend IEP meetings for students assigned to the classroom. Write updates for each student's annual IEP in coordination with the school district, and enter all IEP updates (Present Levels, BIP, ITP, and Goals) into SEIS 7 days prior to the scheduled meeting.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other staff and outside agencies to effectively educate each student.
• Instructional Planning: Plan instruction and design learning experiences based on data. Conduct summative assessments with each student no less than three times per year.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including twice-monthly teacher meetings and monthly all-staff trainings. Teachers are encouraged to engage in additional professional development outside of Point Quest.

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Special Education strongly recommended. Valid CA Special Education Credential (Intern, Preliminary, Clear, Level 1, Level 2 acceptable). Educational Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe disabilities, depending on classroom assignment.
• Experience: 2-5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs. Experience in running a special day class and implementing curriculum and behavior interventions.
• Skills: Proficient in written and verbal English, including business writing and professional communication. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Computer-literate with knowledge of standard software applications and internet.
• Certifications & Clearances: DOJ/FBI Live Scan Background & TB Clearance required. Pro-Act, CPI, and/or CPR certification preferred.

Special Education Teacher Physical Demands:

• Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.