Special Education Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Lake Elsinore, CA

173d•$68,128 - $103,721•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher teaches in a personalized instructional environment and works with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate students’ academic plans. The teacher manages and provides services according to each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), collaborating with instructional staff and school personnel. The position reports to the Principal or designee and serves San Diego Workforce Innovation High School in Lake Elsinore, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; the role may require travel to other school sites to provide special education teaching services, with travel of up to 5% required. Compensation depends on credential: Clear Credential, $81,885–$103,721 per year with a $16,000 sign-on bonus; Preliminary Credential, $70,967 per year with a $16,000 sign-on bonus; or Intern Credential, $68,128.32 per year with a $3,500 sign-on bonus. An additional $4,000 per year IEP stipend is listed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Valid California Specialist credential with authorization for the assigned special education disability and level, or intern eligibility.
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 members, and community representatives to provide a rigorous educational program.
Effective communication skills, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language and appropriate delivery, 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 in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other technology applications.
Ability to travel up to 5% in the performance of 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.
Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other service providers, as well as documentation of 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.