Special Education Teacher

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CO•Riverside, CA

61d•$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. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Casa Blanca [109] in Riverside, California. Travel to other school sites may be required. The role includes planning and delivering lessons, providing direct instruction and academic assessments, managing student behavior, and developing and implementing IEP goals. The teacher schedules, writes, and chairs IEP meetings, including 30-day review meetings, meets special education timelines, maintains student and family communications and activity records, and completes required reports and forms. The teacher also collaborates with general education teachers, Special Education Program Specialists, and school support staff; participates in trainings, school events, and meetings; and performs assigned administrative duties. A bachelor’s degree and a valid California specialist credential authorized for the assigned special education disability and level, or eligibility for an intern credential, are required. Candidates must have an English Learner Authorization or be eligible to obtain one, and an Autism Authorization or eligibility to enroll in and complete an approved preparation program in the requested specialty area. Demonstrated competency in the assigned core academic subject is 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; Intern Credential, $68,128.32 per year with a $3,500 sign-on bonus. An additional $4,000 per year is listed for an 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 clear instructions, appropriate academic language and delivery, unbiased listening, and constructive 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.
Write and implement goals outlined in each student’s IEP as part of a team.
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 following 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.