POSITION:
Teacher
LOCATION:
Nevada City, CA
SALARY:
43K – 60K DOE
OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Teacher provides differential instruction to students with a primary disability of
Emotional Disturbance or Autism. Instruction is individual & in small groups of 6-7 students. The Teacher
facilitates instructional activities coordinating with Residential & Therapy staff members. Teachers ensure that
each student makes appropriate progress on IEP goals, & that accommodations & modifications are
implemented. Teachers also establish procedures that result in a consistently safe & nurturing environment for
students & staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
 Design & present instruction with a clear & logical structure using the Common Core Standards &
approved instructional materials
 Provide direct instruction in vocational education, character development, career development,
communication skills & recreation/leisure skills
Skills needed to perform the job functions:
 Ability to work with all staff, families & agencies in a Level 14 residential facility
 Ability to plan, organize & prepare IEPs, behavior plans & transition plans for students with severe
disabilities
 Write IEPs designed to produce educational benefit
 Adhere to federal & state laws pertaining to NCLB & IDEA
 Ability to coordinate services among school, therapy & residential components
 Administer & interpret a variety of current academic assessments
 Implement each student’s IEP as it is written in accordance with the law
 Provide students with specialized instruction based on their unique strengths & needs
 Complete all required reports in a timely manner
 Maintain student confidentiality & communicate effectively
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Have a current California Teaching Credential. Credential must include Mild/Moderate certification.
 Be able to pass a drug screen
 Be able to pass a Live Scan fingerprint check (no felonies, misdemeanors or DUIs)
 Have a valid CA Driver License
TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a completed application which is available on our website at:
www.milhous.org
Fax: (530) 292-3803 Email: milhousjobs@yahoo.com
MILHOUS CHILDREN’S SERVICES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER