RSP Special Education Teacher - Middle School

RSP Special Education Teacher - Middle School

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The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

• A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for college, careers, and life pursuits
• A community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization
• A school grounded in the Pico-Union neighborhood with a strong commitment to community and family engagement
• Consistent, relevant, and individualized coaching and feedback based on in-class observations
• The opportunity to grow as a professional and take on leadership opportunities such as Grade Level Lead, English Learning (EL) Teacher Leader, and Induction Mentor
• Supportive professional development including paid professional development, training, and team building in the summer, and weekly professional development throughout the school year
• Diverse, collaborative, supportive, and reflective teams that work together to deliver high quality instruction for our scholars
• Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback
• A positive, joyful, and collaborative social environment that leads to long‑lasting relationships
• A clean, organized environment that maximizes time to focus on instructional practice and student learning
• Consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environment
• A rigorous and aligned curriculum with a variety of resources

• Provide instruction and support to scholars with special education needs to achieve IEP goals, as well as quarterly progress monitoring of each scholar's IEP goals
• Deliver instructional materials that you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum
• Co‑teach and collaborate with a general education teacher partner
• Ensure access to learning in the core program and guide progress toward standards and requirements
• Develop and implement appropriate Behavior Support Plans or behavior management techniques for use in instructional and interpersonal activities
• Knowledgeably identify and guide the implementation of appropriate accommodations, and/or modifications to ensure scholars’ learning success in the general education classroom
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports and maintain inter‑agency and district contacts regarding IEPs
• Case management and Welligent compliance for partner Academic Coordinator
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers and instructional assistants in developing and monitoring the success of scholars in the general education program
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their scholar and engage them in the IEP process
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for scholars
• Start your day by 7:30 am with a school team huddle and end at 3:30 pm after scholar dismissal
• Daily prep time and a duty‑free lunch period
• Regular 03 (one‑on‑one meeting and feedback session) with your coach or supervisor
• Active participation in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
• Perform other duties to support our scholars and school community

• A Bachelor’s degree
• A current Education Specialist Instruction teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out‑of‑state equivalent required
• English Learner authorization
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low‑income communities (preferred)

• A competitive salary scale
• A variety of health benefit plans so you can choose the option that best fits your needs (and the needs of your family if applicable). Dental, Vision and Group Term Life/AD&D as well as Group Voluntary Term…