Special Education Teacher

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Riverside, CA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

VISTA NORTE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is seeking a Full Time Special Education Teacher to work Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The candidate for this position will have a valid Mild/Moderate Education Specialist credential. We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. If you have a passion to work with students, 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. The 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.

Requirements

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 Learner Authorization or eligible to obtain EL Authorization is required.
Autism Authorization is required or eligible to enroll and complete a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the special education specialty area requested, including successful completion of supervised field study is required.
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned is required.
Knowledge of Student Information Systems (SIS) and related Educational Systems.
Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications.
Ability to travel up to 5% In the performance of job duties are required.
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.

Responsibilities

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, 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.