Special Education Teacher

Job Details

Job Location
:
Gardena [100] - Gardena, CA 90249

Position Type
:
Regular Full-Time

Job Shift
:
Day

Job Category
:
Certificated

ALTA VISTA INNOVATION HIGH SCHOOL

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

COMPENSATION:

Clear Credential:
Clear Credential: $79,500.00 - $ / yearsign-on bonus of $16,000 ($14K over 2 years, 48 pay periods; $2K upfront in first pay period
)
Preliminary Credential: $68,900 / yearsign-on bonus of $16,000 ($14K over 2 years, 48 pay periods, ; $2K upfront in first pay period
)
Intern Credential: $66,144 /sign-on bonus of $3,500 ($2.5K over 24 pay periods; $1K upfront in first pay period
)
Extras: $4,000 / year IEP Stipend

We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life?

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Special Education Teacher will teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage, and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position involves collaboration with other instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or the designee.

• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.
• Conduct pre- and post-testing using standardized tests for each student.
• As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP.
• Schedule and chair, write, and chair IEP meetings including 30-day review IEP meetings for all students.
• Responsible to manage a student’s behavior.
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas.
• Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase.
• Provide direct student instruction.
• Provide academic assessments.
• Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code.
• Collaborate with general education teachers.
• Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction.
• Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings.
• Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities.
• Complete reports and forms as required.
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services.
• Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.

• Knowledge of California Teaching Standards.
• Knowledge of core academic subject (s) assigned.
• Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, interventions, and alternative educational programs, including independent study.
• Knowledge and understanding of Independent Study, Personal Learning, and Distance Learning education models.
• Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, an appropriate delivery level, listening without bias, and providing proper feedback/reinforcement.
• Ability to make independent judgments, meet deadlines and maintain accurate student records.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.
• Valid California credential Specialist with authorization for the Special Education disability and level assigned or intern eligible is required.
• English…