High School Certificate Track Special Education Teacher

Join Our Team: High School Certificate Track Special Education Teacher (2025–2026)
The Helix School – San Rafael, CA

Are you passionate about helping neurodivergent teens build independence, life skills, and a strong sense of self? The Helix School is hiring a Special Education Teacher for our High School Certificate Track classroom for the 2025–2026 school year. If you're a creative educator who values functional learning, strong relationships, and real-world readiness, we’d love to meet you.

Why The Helix School?

At Helix, we serve autistic students with mild to moderate support needs through individualized, therapeutic, and developmental education. Our high school Certificate Track supports students who are not pursuing a traditional diploma but are preparing for life after high school through personalized academics, community-based instruction, and social-emotional growth.

We offer:

• Competitive salaries and full benefits


• Professional development funds


• A warm, mission-driven environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration


• A chance to make a lasting impact on students and their families

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll lead a classroom focused on functional academics, communication, and independence. You’ll guide students through a meaningful high school experience that includes on-campus learning, life skills development, and supported participation in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized lessons that focus on communication, numeracy, literacy, vocational readiness, and daily living skills


• Create engaging routines and classroom structures that promote confidence, independence, and peer connection


• Coordinate with speech therapists, OTs, clinicians, and behavior specialists to support student growth


• Work closely with families to align strategies and goals across school and home


• Contribute to a supportive team culture that values consistency, joy, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• California Education Specialist Credential (Mild to Moderate Support Needs or similar), or eligibility for intern/in-process status


• Experience working with high school-aged students with autism and/or developmental disabilities


• A warm, consistent presence and the ability to create structured, affirming spaces


• Commitment to student-centered education, neurodiversity-affirming practices, and teamwork

Apply Today

If you're looking to make a real difference in the lives of high schoolers while growing alongside a passionate team, we hope you’ll apply. This is more than a teaching job—it’s a chance to help students take the next step toward independence, agency, and community.