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Special Education Teacher jobs in San Jose, CA
Special education teachers adapt instruction for students with disabilities, write and manage IEPs, and coordinate with families, therapists, and general education staff.
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$30–$61/hr
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$88k
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Supplemental insurance ~ Employer paid life insurance ~ Professional Development: Room for growth within the company ~ Low child-to- teacher ratios ~ Monthly classroom budget ~ Daily planning time ~ Teacher Appreciation…
$45 - $52 per hour
a part-time, in-person teaching position. We are looking for educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting student growth through structured, high-quality instruction. Teachers may set their own…
$45 - $52 per hour
person teaching position in San Jose, CA. We are looking for educators who are passionate about teaching and committed to supporting... ...and communities, helping them thrive by making it easy for our teachers to cultiv…
$45 - $50 per hour
Ability to teach other instruments preferred . We are looking for teachers who will instruct IN PERSON! Successful candidates will... ...more than ‘just' music lessons but a comprehensive music education. We provide musi…
Feedback: Provide feedback on tests. ~Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey. ~Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking…
Feedback: Provide feedback on tests. ~Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey. ~Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical thinking…
Provide feedback on tests and assignments ~Build Relationships: Connect with students and families to make a lasting impact on their educational journey ~Inspire Learning: Encourage a love for learning and critical think…
employees! We set ourselves apart by providing our Math tutors/ educators with: A rewarding opportunity to transform the lives of PreK... ...Larry Martinek, Mathnasium’s Chief Instructional Officer and a teacher and math…
$27.5 per hour
strategies under the direction of the classroom teacher. Hired applicants will be assigned to a... ...students based on their Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and behavior plans... ...Keep the classroom teacher i…
$24.5 - $29 per hour
language, location, or ability to pay. We specialize in ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety &... ...will play a vital role in assisting the Teacher in presenting and preparing lessons, as... ...and CA meetings. • Attend…
and their families worldwide. We are hiring an English Language Teacher to provide in-person, customized lessons to our clients in... ...the target language To have a degree in language teaching, education, instructional…
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What special education teachers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $30–$38 | $63k–$80k |
| Mid level | $37–$48 | $77k–$99k |
| Senior | $45–$61 | $94k–$127k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
IEP writing and complianceBehavior intervention plansDifferentiated instructionProgress monitoringCo-teaching and collaborationAssistive technologyDe-escalation techniquesFamily communicationPatience and advocacy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you write and manage an IEP from evaluation to annual review.
Show command of the process: assessment data, measurable goals, service minutes, progress reporting, and meeting timelines. Compliance fluency is essential.
How do you collect and use progress monitoring data?
Describe a simple, sustainable system tied to IEP goals, and give an example where data led you to change an intervention.
Describe a time you de-escalated a student in crisis.
Emphasize safety, calm voice, space, and following the behavior plan, then the restorative conversation afterward. Avoid dramatizing the incident.
How do you make co-teaching work with a general education teacher?
Talk about shared planning time, defining both teachers' roles per lesson, and presenting as equals to students. Name a model like station teaching.
How do you handle a disagreement with a parent during an IEP meeting?
Show that you validate the concern, return to data, and know when to pause the meeting or involve the team lead. Parents are partners, not opponents.
What experience do you have with assistive technology and accommodations?
Give real examples, such as text-to-speech, AAC devices, or modified assessments, and how you check accommodations are actually delivered in class.
How do you protect your own sustainability in a high-paperwork, high-emotion role?
Answer honestly: systems for paperwork, boundaries, and collegial support. Schools ask because retention in special education is hard.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For special education teachers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your special education certification and the disability categories and grade bands it covers, plus any autism or dyslexia endorsements.
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Show caseload specifics: number of IEPs managed, settings (resource, self-contained, inclusion), and compliance record.
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Name the interventions and assessments you have used, such as Wilson Reading, TouchMath, or FastBridge progress monitoring.
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Include crisis training credentials like CPI or Safety-Care, which many districts require on day one.
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Highlight collaboration: co-teaching models, paraprofessional supervision, and related-service coordination.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paraprofessional
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Special Education Teacher
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Case Manager / Lead Teacher
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Special Education Coordinator
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Director of Special Education
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