IMMEDIATE OPENING 2026-27 Special Education Teacher (Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology High School)

LA Alliance

9d • $70,000 - $107,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is hiring a Special Education Teacher for Alliance Cindy & Bill Simon Technology High School for the 2026–27 school year. The teacher will provide inclusive, college-preparatory instruction and individualized support to scholars, including scholars with disabilities and multilingual learners. The role involves delivering assigned curriculum, adapting instruction and supports to meet individual needs, using assessment data to guide reteaching, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure scholars can access grade-level content and required accommodations.

Teachers are expected to foster a positive, supportive, achievement-oriented classroom culture and help scholars develop academically, socially, and emotionally. The role also includes leading advisory classes, engaging with families and community organizations, contributing to school culture and Alliance initiatives, and participating in regular coaching and professional development. Alliance offers curriculum resources, instructional materials, assessment tools, and opportunities for teacher leadership.

Requirements

• A California teaching credential in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization are required.
• Applicants must hold, or be on a verifiable pathway to obtain by their start date, an eligible California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs or Mild-to-Moderate Disabilities, including Autism Authorization (Clear, Level II, Preliminary, or Level I); a California University or District Intern Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs; or an equivalent out-of-state credential transferring to California.
• Applicants with an out-of-state credential must provide a copy of that credential. Applicants transferring without a California-equivalent English Learner Authorization may qualify for a temporary permit.
• Applicants with a credential in progress must provide a status letter from their credential program; intern applicants must provide an intern-eligibility letter.
• Applicants without a credential must have a bachelor’s degree and provide a transcript for evaluation of emergency teaching permit eligibility.
• Strong academic content expertise, instructional skills, and classroom management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Ability to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor scholar progress and guide learning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with children and adults.
• Commitment to a growth mindset and continuous development of teaching practice.
• Commitment to teaching in systemically underserved Los Angeles communities and to anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• All team members must complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture that motivates scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Commitment to promoting equity and celebrating scholars’ racial and cultural identities through student-centered teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations.
• Execute assigned curriculum and provide timely supports so scholars can learn regardless of academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
• Internalize curriculum aligned to grade-level content standards and prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned with college-ready standards.
• Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to identify differentiated reteaching needs and advance scholars toward mastery.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure scholars receive appropriate support and accommodations to access grade-level content.
• Provide scholars with opportunities aligned with the Alliance College-Ready Graduate Profile.
• Create a coherent and supportive classroom culture that promotes engagement, learning, and well-being.
• Support Alliance’s aspiration to prepare scholars for college, with 75% or more completing a four-year college degree.
• Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni.
• Lead advisory classes that build relationships, support social-emotional growth, and strengthen school culture.
• Partner with families and community organizations through Community Schools and parent engagement initiatives.
• Participate in instructional coaching and regular professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Retirement benefits.
• Health benefits for employees and their families.
• Paid holidays and leave.
• Substantial school-based and network-wide professional development, including two weeks of professional development for new hires.
• Leadership opportunities, including the Emerging Leader Cadre program.
• Teacher of the Year Award with special recognition and compensation.

What This Job Offers

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