Special Education Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Fresno, CA

2d•$68,128 - $103,721

About The Position

Crescent View West Public Charter is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher in Fresno, California. The teacher works in a personalized instructional environment, collaborates with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate academic plans, and manages and provides services according to each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position collaborates with instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or designee. Compensation depends on credential: Clear Credential, $81,885–$103,721 per year, plus a $16,000 sign-on bonus; Preliminary Credential, $70,967 per year, plus a $16,000 sign-on bonus; Intern Credential, $68,128.32 per year, plus a $3,500 sign-on bonus. An additional IEP stipend of $4,000 per year is listed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with job shift listed as Any.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Valid California Specialist credential with authorization for the assigned special education disability and level, or eligibility for an intern credential.
English Learner Authorization or eligibility to obtain it.
Autism Authorization, or eligibility to enroll in and complete a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the requested special education specialty area, including successful completion of supervised field study.
Demonstrated competency in the assigned core academic subject area.
Knowledge of California Teaching Standards and assigned core academic subjects.
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 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, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.
Effective communication skills, including providing clear instructions and feedback, using academic language, listening without bias, and communicating at an appropriate delivery level.
Ability to make independent judgments, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate student records.
Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS) and related educational systems.
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications.
Ability to travel up to 5% as required by job duties.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.
Conduct pre- and post-testing using standardized tests for each student.
Work as part of a team to write and implement goals outlined in each student's IEP.
Schedule, write, and chair IEP meetings, including 30-day review meetings for all students.
Manage student behavior.
Demonstrate competency in all subject areas.
Participate in identifying students with possible disabilities after the intervention phase.
Provide direct student instruction and academic assessments.
Meet special education timeline requirements specified by the 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.
Document communications with students, families, and other service providers, as well as daily activities.
Complete required reports and forms.
Travel to other school sites to provide special education teaching services.
Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.