Special Education Teacher (2026-27 School Year), #1: Ingenium Charter School, Canoga Park, CA

Ingenium•Canoga Park, CA

8h•$71,000

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher / Resource Specialist will work with Special Education designated students, both in and out of the general education classroom. Ingenium Schools uses an inclusion model for special education.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Techniques and resources utilized in assessing, instructing, and evaluating students.
Laws, regulations, and California Education Code pertaining to Special Education
ABILITY TO: Assess needs and appropriate learning materials for classroom use.
Work cooperatively with parents, community and colleagues
Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Effectively utilize computer technology in day-to-day work.
Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationship with a variety of staff and other professionals
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Must hold a current, valid California Education Services credential with Autism Authorization
CPR/First Aid Certified (Will be provided, if certification is not current)

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience as a credentialed teacher preferred, Special Education experience preferred
Experience in a California Charter School preferred
Knowledge of laws, regulations, and California Education Code pertaining to Special Education

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and services for students with disabilities who have been identified in an Individualized Education Program and are assigned to regular classrooms
Coordinate the referral, assessment and placement procedures for students referred to the Resource Specialist Program
Participate in academic testing
Write Individualized Education Plans for students
Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs
Schedule and attend IEP meetings, as needed
Timely record IEP minutes, as needed and required
Collaborate with regular classroom teachers to provide accommodations and modifications as written on student IEPs
Monitor student’s progress, coordinate the review and revision of their individualized education programs, and refer students to the individualized education program team
Oversee SPED aides provision of RSP minutes and create their weekly schedule
Meet with SPED aides on a regular basis to ensure compliance and provide training
Provide information and assistance to students and to their parents
Provide consultation, resource information, and educational material to student’s parents, and to general education teachers
Coordinate inservice sessions and workshops for teachers and parents
Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or director of student services
Attend mandatory training as required by the position
Continually improve: proactively look for ways to improve skills and processes
Maintain positive attitude
Maintain regular attendance