RSP Teacher

ICEF Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The opportunity to serve as a special education teacher with the ICEF family is one of a kind. You will learn and grow alongside committed and passionate special education professionals that believe that equal access is the key to building the most effective and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. We are committed to providing educators with the tools necessary to provide the best quality services to our students with disabilities. It is for this reason that we have developed a collaborative approach between teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, school administrators, and all other service providers that are part of the service delivery model for our schools. As a learning organization, we are committed to the coaching of our special education teachers in the areas of compliance, program development, and collaboration. In ICEF we believe that the inclusion of our teachers within our learning community is crucial to ensure our students’ success. This is an on-site position based at a school site; remote work is not available for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Possession of a valid (internship, preliminary, or clear) Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit, or other document required for the teacher’s certificated assignment
Preliminary or Clear Mild to Moderate Education Specialist Credential or Teacher Intern Credential
Desire to teach in an urban school environment
Confident in managing student behavior
Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change easily
Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Possession of either a Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language or Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate is desirable; EL Authorization

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver differentiated instruction aligned to ICEF Instructional Guides, California Common Core Standards, and individual student learning needs; utilize a variety of specialized methodologies including remedial instruction, demonstrations, and activity-based learning
Create and implement lesson plans, teaching outlines, and educational programs that remediate student eligibilities and accommodate all levels of ability, including students identified with special needs
Individualize instructional processes and adapt delivery systems as needed; utilize auditory and visual perceptual training and fine and gross motor skill development techniques
Implement ICEF's Essential Elements and Core Values: College-Going Culture, College Style Discourse, College Level Analytical Writing, College Style Study Habits, Backward Mapping to College Standards, and Blended Learning through technology
Manage and monitor compliance of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in both the general education classroom and during Special Education service time
Assist in coordinating the Individual Education Program (IEP) planning team; counsel, confer, and communicate with parents and instructional personnel regarding student progress and IEP interpretation
Review, analyze, and evaluate student academic, behavioral, and social growth; record and report perceptions of student progress and recommend changes to IEPs as appropriate
Prepare, administer, score, and record results of criterion-referenced and standardized assessments to evaluate student growth; use Illuminate to maintain accurate, up-to-date records of attendance, coursework, and assessment results
Create and maintain a nurturing, structured, and engaging classroom environment with a coherent plan for classroom discipline; maintain clear documentation of all behavioral interventions prior to referring a student out of class
Employ a variety of behavior management strategies including behavior modification, reinforcement, and positive behavior shaping processes
Collaborate with the Special Education Team, ELL Support Staff, and general education teachers to ensure students with additional needs can access the curriculum and succeed in a mainstream classroom setting
Use ICEF Common Assessments and Unit Assessment results to determine differentiated instruction needed for low and high performing students
Attend and participate in monthly Parent Engagement Meetings, Back-to-School Nights, Parent Conferences, and office hours/tutoring as communicated by administration; maintain consistent and meaningful communication with parents
Actively participate in all professional development sessions and collaborate with colleagues in alignment with the ICEF Teacher Effectiveness Framework
Provide clear information to students and parents regarding class objectives, assignments, homework requirements, grading rubrics, and grading scale
Work required school hours (half an hour before the school day begins to 4:00 p.m.), dress professionally, and adhere to ICEF's professional code of conduct
Performs other duties as assigned.