Part-Time

Special Education Teacher

Ascend Rehab Services

Ascend Rehab Services

51-200 employees

Pediatric therapy services: speech, OT, PT

Compensation Overview

$60 - $75/hr

+ Sign-on bonus + Relocation assistance

H1B Sponsorship Available

Antioch, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Education

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Requirements
  • A valid California Education Specialist Credential is required.
  • Experience supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs.
  • Ability to communicate, collaborate, and stay organized effectively.
  • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices.
  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary team environments.
Responsibilities
  • Provide specialized academic instruction aligned with IEP goals and California State Standards.
  • Develop and implement individualized and small-group instruction using evidence-based teaching strategies.
  • Support students with mild to moderate and/or moderate to severe disabilities in classroom and alternative educational settings.
  • Conduct formal and informal assessments to monitor academic and behavioral progress.
  • Develop, manage, and maintain compliant IEPs, including progress reports and documentation.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and families.
  • Utilize adaptive technology and instructional supports to increase student access to the curriculum.
  • Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and classroom management techniques.
  • Support student transition planning, vocational readiness, and life skills development when applicable.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.
  • Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with moderate/severe or ESN classrooms.
  • Competitive pay plus a sign-on bonus.
  • Relocation assistance.
Ascend Rehab Services

Ascend Rehab Services

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Ascend Rehab Services provides Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy for young children (ages 1-4) across the Bay Area of California, offering services in school, clinic, and home settings. Therapists develop personalized programs tailored to each child's developmental milestones, social skills, and independence, delivered through direct services and partnerships with schools and educational institutions, including teletherapy options. The company also engages the community with referral bonuses and free web conferences for the CSHA community. Compared with others, Ascend stands out by coordinating multi-setting, school-partnered therapy with a focus on individualized plans and close collaboration with educational partners to support early development. The goal is to help children reach key developmental milestones, improve social interaction, and gain independence while widening access to therapy through school partnerships and community outreach.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$2.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Ascend opened Livermore in 2024, replacing Pleasanton with a larger clinic.
  • It is actively hiring in August 2026 across Oakland, Antioch, Sacramento, and Manteca.
  • Teletherapy remains active in 2026, widening reach and supporting family demand.

What critics are saying

  • Regional Center and family-pay dependence exposes revenue to reimbursement delays and eligibility cuts.
  • Open roles across California signal staffing strain and execution risk during rapid expansion.
  • California-only pediatric concentration makes any referral slowdown or contract loss existential.

What makes Ascend Rehab Services unique

  • Ascend blends school, clinic, home, and teletherapy pediatric services across California.
  • It focuses on ages 1-4, with speech, occupational, and physical therapy specialization.
  • Its clinician-led model spans Union City, Oakland, Antioch, Hayward, and Livermore.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

22%

2 year growth

22%
Intelligence360 News
Dec 10th, 2024
Ascend Rehab Services secures $2.47M funding

Ascend Rehab Services Inc., based in the Oakland California Metro, has secured $2.5 million in new commercial capital for expansion in Livermore.