Join James Baldwin Academy in San Leandro as an Assistant Teacher, guiding middle and high school students through their curriculum. This role requires an active CA teaching credential and involves teaching classes, supporting the teacher, and shaping the educational experience directly, making a lasting impact.

As an Assistant Teacher  you will partner with our Special Education Teachers at James Baldwin Academy (grades 6-12) or Pathfinder Academy (grades 6-12) to design and implement instruction that supports the individualized learning of students through small groups and specific content delivery. As an Assistant Teacher, you'll provide a consistent structure for the classroom that ensures that the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student are met within the guidelines of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and the Treatment Plan. You’ll also have the opportunity to enroll in an embedded Special Education Credential program under substantial Seneca scholarship. 

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Design unit and lesson plans that provide an individualized academic program for students
• Deliver instruction to small groups of students in classrooms staffed with Special Education Teachers, School Therapists, and Classroom Counselors
• Support students individually in specific content or skill tutoring
• Conduct assessments to support progress monitoring, instructional design, grouping, and lesson planning
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in using behavioral, clinical, therapeutic, and management techniques
• Substitute for the Special Education Teacher periodically
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents/guardians
• Intervene with students’ behavioral program, including physical management

REQUIRED

• Active CA Special Education or Emergency Substitute Teaching Credential required
• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
  • High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience.
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in a classroom setting, working in a mental health setting, providing academic support to youth, or providing crisis support to youth
• At least 21 years of age
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

PREFERRED

• Experience supporting youth with emotional or behavioral challenges
• School-based or classroom-facing experience
• Interest in enrolling in Seneca's embedded online special education credential program funded by Seneca!

• School based schedule:
  • Monday to Friday: 8 AM- 4:30 PM
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days

• Starting at $29.71 - $32.21 per year, commensurate with experience
  
  • Opportunity for a salary increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year
• 5 weeks of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid school break days
• Comprehensive employee benefits package: 
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-Paid Assistance Plan
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Inquire for information about a special education: mild/ moderate teaching credential
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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