Primary School SPED Teacher

Wonderful College Prep Academy • Lost Hills, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The SPED Teacher's role will be to create a supportive learning environment in which you will help your students meet their learning goals through interesting and diverse methods, successful strategies to reach IEP goals, and access grade-level curriculum. You’ll oversee their progress by tracking their assignment and exam grades 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, required
• A California Education Specialist Credential (mild/mod and mod/severe), required
• Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn SIRAS, IEP writing, and Special Education 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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability, preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Develops and executes SPED IEP goals following the regulations associated with federal and state guidelines in collaboration with the support team
• 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
• Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events
• Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students
• May assist with toileting and diapering as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedure
• Other duties as assigned
• 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 (Woodcock-Johnson)
• Updating Service Logs and Files
• Communicate with partnering agencies
• Participating in SST Meetings
• Maintaining frequent communication with students, students' families, colleagues, and the Special Education Director
• Participating regularly in professional development opportunities
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• CalSTRS contribution (19% for eligible employees)
• 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions)
• Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level