2026-27 Teacher, Special Education - Mild to Moderate (Richard Merkin Middle School)

LA Alliance

6d • $70,000 - $107,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is seeking a Teacher for Special Education - Mild to Moderate for the 2026-27 school year at Richard Merkin Middle School. Alliance is a large, successful nonprofit public charter school network in Los Angeles, operating 25 middle and high schools serving nearly 13,000 scholars from Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools are recognized nationally for their performance, with 95% of scholars graduating high school. The network aims to uplift scholars and communities through educational opportunities that foster scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. The 'All Means All' initiative ensures equitable access to rigorous instruction and support for every scholar. Teachers at Alliance work in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on scholar success and educator growth. Key aspects of teaching at Alliance include serving diverse learners, utilizing provided curriculum with adaptability, leading advisory classes for social-emotional growth, engaging with families and communities, and participating in regular professional development and instructional coaching.

Requirements

• A California teaching credential in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization are required.
• 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).
• California University or District Intern Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs.
• Equivalent Out-of-State Credential transferring to California.
• California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Extensive Support Needs or Moderate-to-Severe Disabilities (Clear, Level II, Preliminary, or Level I).
• California University or District Intern Credential in Extensive Support Needs.
• Equivalent Out-of-State Credential transferring to California.
• Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants without a credential will be required to provide a copy of their transcript for evaluation to determine eligibility for an emergency teaching permit.
• Applicants without a current credential or a verifiable pathway toward obtaining a California teaching credential will not be considered.
• Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Desire to teach in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles and be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission by integrating anti-racist, pro-Black, student-centered instruction.
• Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Know how to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor growth and scholar progress, drive classroom learning, and prepare all scholars to succeed in life after high school.
• Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom management skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholar learning.
• Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their teaching craft.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.
• Complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants who will hold any of the following credentials by their start date are welcome to apply: MILD TO MODERATE SUPPORT NEEDS 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). Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the credential, or, if in progress, a status letter from their credential program.
• California University or District Intern Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild-to-Moderate Support Needs. Applicants will be required to provide an intern-eligibility letter from their credential program.
• Equivalent Out-of-State Credential transferring to California. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their out-of-state credential. Note: If you do not yet hold a California-equivalent English Learner Authorization, you may qualify for a temporary permit while transferring your credential.
• EXTENSIVE SUPPORT NEEDS California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Extensive Support Needs or Moderate-to-Severe Disabilities (Clear, Level II, Preliminary, or Level I). Applicants will be required to provide a copy of the credential, or, if in progress, a status letter from their credential program.
• California University or District Intern Credential in Extensive Support Needs. Applicants will be required to provide an intern-eligibility letter from their credential program.
• Equivalent Out-of-State Credential transferring to California. Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their out-of-state credential. Note: If you do not yet hold a California-equivalent English Learner Authorization, you may qualify for a temporary permit while transferring your credential.
• Bring a commitment to Alliance’s mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars.
• Have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Comply with all school, Alliance network, LAUSD, county, state, and federal Special Education requirements, including accommodations and modifications for scholars with disabilities, followed with fidelity for all scholars.
• Maintain up-to-date information on a caseload of scholars with IEPs in Welligent, including writing IEPs, running IEP meetings, updating scholar and IEP information, regularly tracking services, and running and analyzing compliance reports.
• Provide direct services to scholars in a variety of settings and content areas, including but not limited to resource lab, push-in classes, co-taught classes, and other settings.
• Effectively execute assigned curriculum and just-in-time supports to reach every scholar, regardless of prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency.
• Engage in internalizing assigned curriculum, tied to specific grade level and content standards, in teacher teams and individually to prepare daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned to rigorous college-ready standards.
• Use exit tickets, unit tests, interim exams, and other assessment data to determine differentiated re-teaching needed to advance all scholars toward demonstrating mastery.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure that all scholars receive the appropriate support, including the accommodations they need to successfully access grade-level content.
• Provide all scholars opportunities aligned with the Alliance’s College-Ready Graduate Profile.
• Create a coherent and supportive classroom culture to support scholar engagement, learning, and well-being.
• Support Alliance’s aspiration to prepare all scholars for college, with 75% or more completing a four-year college degree.
• Seek opportunities, both individually and through school-based initiatives, to build strong and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, families, scholars, and alumni.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries commensurate with experience
• Generous retirement and health benefits
• Excellent benefits for employees and their families
• Professional Development: Two weeks of professional development for new hires that introduce the Alliance culture and build classroom management and instructional planning skills.
• Leadership Opportunities: Emerging Leader Cadre program.
• Recognition: Teacher of the Year Award provides special recognition and compensation.

What This Job Offers

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