Secondary School SPED Teacher

Overview

The SPED Teacher will create a supportive learning environment to help students meet their learning goals using diverse methods, strategies to reach IEP goals, and access to grade-level curriculum. They oversee student progress by tracking assignments and exams to provide useful feedback. WCPA teachers are results-driven educators with experience in and commitment to standards-based curriculum and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.

• Shared Vision:
  Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence:
  Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning:
  Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment:
  Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation:
  Develops and executes SPED IEP goals following the regulations associated with federal and state guidelines in collaboration with the support team
• Professional Growth:
  Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration to grow and hone their craft
• Community Outreach:
  Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• A California Education Specialist Credential (mild/mod); PIP/STSP/waivers will be considered
• Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn SIRUS, IEP writing, and Special Ed Reporting Software
• Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn RTI, co-teaching, collaboration, Push-In, Pull-out, Learning Lab Intervention, and small-group teaching models
• Demonstrated mastery of classroom skills, including classroom management, planning, assessment, and instructional practice
• Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools
• Bilingual ability preferred

• Preparing and implementing lesson plans that lead to student understanding based on state standards
• Providing an effective learning environment that reflects and facilitates student achievement
• Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records
• Writing and conducting IEPs and facilitating IEP meetings
• Proctoring Formal Assessments
• Updating service logs and files
• Communicating with partnering agencies
• Participating in SST Meetings
• Maintaining frequent communication with students, students' families, colleagues, and leadership
• Participating regularly in professional development opportunities
• Adequately communicating and interacting with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Attending and participating in staff meetings, and extra-curricular/school-related activities, and committees
• Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional growth and working with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans
• Maintaining a professional appearance and demonstrating behavior that is conscientious and responsible

• Environment:
  School environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions
• Physical requirements:
  
  Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies;
  
  lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business

Pay Range: $68,969.96 - $. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym

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