Special Education Teacher 2025/2026 at The Cleta Harder Developmental School

HBIC's non-public school (NPS) program and Adult Day Program (ADP) are intimate, yet highly active environments, with significant support from all facets of the program and non-profit "parent" organization. 1967 - Founder, Cleta J. Harder and a group of caring volunteers opened a location in Brea’s Pioneer Hall to provide assistance to a neighbor's child with a disability. Help for Brain Injured Children (HBIC) was born; and so, began the mission of “Giving Hope” to individuals with disabilities and their families. Eventually HBIC settled in a La Habra location and received its official 501(c)3 status in 1972. The Cleta Harder Developmental School (CHDS) was then established and certified by the State of CA Board of Education as a Non-Public School (NPS), followed by the development of The HBIC Adult Day Program (APD) at "Emily's Place." To this day, HBIC has provided support to countless individuals with disabilities and their families throughout the Southern California region, while consulting with families and professionals worldwide. HBIC recognizes that everyone is unique, with their own challenges in coping with the demands of society and believes that everyone should be afforded the opportunity to reach their full potential. It is our philosophy that “all individuals have the right and the ability to learn.”

The selected candidate will be assigned to teach a special education classroom (1 of 3 total) consisting of students within one or more of the following grade levels: Elementary (K-6) Secondary (7-12) Post Secondary (Life Skills and Vocational Skills) They will be expected to follow the Cleta Harder Developmental School Course of Study as well as the California Common Core State Standards in preparing curriculum and instructional strategies for individuals with moderate-to-severe disabilities (i.e. Autism, Intellectual Disabilities – Down Syndrome, Orthopedic Impairments – including Cerebral Palsy, as well as Multiple Disabilities). This individual must also be capable of managing a staff of up to 12 Paraprofessionals (average is 5-10 based on our typical caseload). This position offers benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, life insurance, and voluntary life insurance.

Document Requirements: Valid California Education Specialist Instructional Credential - Moderate/Severe Disabilities or Severe Handicap (Preliminary or Clear) to include eligibilities of: AUT, ID, and MD. Preferred: DB, ED, OI, OHI, SLD, and TBI. If credential is for Mild/Moderate Disabilities, must have ability to obtain authorization, permit, etc. to teach Mod/Severe. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University University Intern Credential - Moderate/Severe is accepted

Intern $45K / Education Specialist up to $75,789: $2,000 Signing Bonus (paid after completion of introductory period), $2,000 Annual Retention Bonus (beginning of each new school year)

Desired start date of May 19, 2025