Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe) Job at Point Quest Education, Sacramento, CA

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  • Point Quest Education
  • Sacramento, CA

Job Description

Point Quest is Hiring – Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe)

*Potential Placement Bonus*

Northern California Preparatory School (NCPS), an education site of Point Quest Group, is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Moderate/Severe) to join our specialized middle and high school program in Sacramento, California. Our students include adolescents with high-functioning autism (Type 1) and co-occurring mental health needs. This role is ideal for a passionate educator who can create structured, individualized educational experiences that support both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive salary

  • CEU/License Reimbursement & Tuition Assistance

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care and 401(k) Plan

  • Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation

  • Supportive and collaborative school culture

  • School-year schedule with summers off

  • Mission-driven work that makes a difference

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) aligned with student goals

  • Design and deliver specialized academic instruction for students with moderate to severe disabilities

  • Foster a structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environment

  • Collaborate with related service providers, behavioral teams, and families

  • Support students' social and emotional growth through embedded SEL strategies

  • Track and document academic and behavioral progress

  • Participate in IEP meetings and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

  • Support crisis intervention and behavior management strategies as needed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree in Special Education or related field (preferred)

  • Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Moderate/Severe) or eligibility to obtain

  • Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders and emotional/behavioral challenges

  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices and curriculum adaptations for students with moderate/severe needs

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills

  • Experience in a nonpublic school or alternative education setting is a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes

  • Frequent reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs

  • Normal vision and hearing, with or without correction

To learn more about our school and therapeutic education model, visit:

Point Quest Group 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.

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