Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a Education Specialist - Special Education Teacher (Preschool) to work in a school located in Sonora, CA. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by these children and be committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports their developmental, educational, and emotional needs.<br /><strong>Pay Rate</strong>: up to $70/hr<br /><strong>Bonus:&nbsp;</strong>$20k bonus spread throughout year ($2,500 after 30 days, $2,500 after winter break, $5k after spring break, $10k end of school year)<br /><strong>Job Duties:</strong><ul><li>Will be working with students with moderate to severe disabilities.</li><li>Assess students&#39; abilities and develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with parents, therapists, and other educators to meet each child&#39;s unique needs.</li><li>Implement specialized teaching strategies and use adaptive equipment and technology to enhance learning and participation in the classroom.</li><li>Provide instruction in basic skills such as communication, social interaction, and self-care, adapting methods to suit each child&#39;s learning style and capabilities.</li><li>Collaborate with therapists (e.g., physical, occupational, speech) to integrate therapeutic goals into classroom activities and routines.</li><li>Monitor and document students&#39; progress, adjusting teaching strategies and goals as necessary to ensure maximum development and growth.</li><li>Foster a positive, safe, and supportive classroom environment that encourages students&#39; engagement, independence, and self-confidence.</li><li>Engage with families to support their understanding of their child&#39;s progress and strategies to support learning and development at home.</li><li>Participate in professional development opportunities to stay informed about best practices and innovations in special education for young children with severe disabilities.</li></ul><strong>Qualifications:</strong><ul><li>Valid California driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Successful teaching experience or training in planning to implement IEP&rsquo;s for special needs students</li><li>Needs Early Childhood or Preschool Certification &amp; Special Education Certification or a Special Education Certification that includes Early Childhood; must be willing to obtain CA certification; HSP will cover licensure fee</li><li>Experience preferred</li></ul><strong>Benefits:</strong><ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance</li><li>Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)</li><li>Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&amp;D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)</li><li>Voluntary Life/AD&amp;D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)</li><li>Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial Advisors</li><li>Nationwide contract opportunities</li><li>Dedicated Administrative Support Staff</li></ul><strong>Sydney Health Mobile App</strong><br />With Anthem&rsquo;s Sydney app, you can take better care of yourself with features that focus on your wellness, such as:<ul><li>Nutrition Tracker</li><li>Community Resources</li><li>Health Assessment</li><li>Diabetes Prevention through Lark</li></ul><strong>Additional Resources</strong><ul><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery</li><li>24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries</li><li>Rula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry services</li><li>Travel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling</li><li>BenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts: Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and more</li><li>Access HSP&#39;s wide range of wellness resources through Anthem&rsquo;s wellness portal.</li></ul>