Special Education Teacher

Lifelong Learning Administration Co•Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Crescent View West Public Charter is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher to teach in a personalized instructional environment. The teacher works with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate academic plans, manages and provides services according to each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), and collaborates with instructional staff and school personnel. The position reports to the Principal or designee and may require travel to other school sites to provide special education services. The role includes planning and delivering instruction, assessing student progress, developing and implementing IEP goals, managing student behavior, and maintaining required records and documentation. The teacher also collaborates with general education teachers, program specialists, families, and school support staff, and participates in authorized trainings, events, and meetings. Compensation depends on credential level: Clear Credential, $81,885–$103,721 per year; Preliminary Credential, $70,967 per year; or Intern Credential, $68,128.32 per year. The posting also lists sign-on bonuses by credential level and an annual IEP stipend.

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 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 members, and community representatives to provide a rigorous educational program.
Effective communication skills, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language and an appropriate delivery level, listening without bias, and providing proper feedback and reinforcement.
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, and Outlook) and other technology applications.
Ability to travel up to 5%.

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 part of a team, 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 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 service providers, as well as daily activities.
Complete required reports and forms.
Travel to other school sites to provide special education teaching services.
Perform assigned administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities.