IEP-Driven Special Education Teacher (Sign-On $16K)

Lifelong Learning Administration Co; Lake Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,721; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

IEP stipend

Job summary

Desert Sands Public Charter School in Lake Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a regular full-time, day shift (9 a.m.–3 p.m.), Monday–Friday. You will teach in a personalized environment, support students under IEPs, and collaborate with staff to implement instructional plans.

Qualifications include CA Special Education credential or intern eligibility, EL/Autism authorizations, and proficiency with SIS. Competitive salary with sign-on bonuses and IEP stipend offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.
• California Specialist credential or intern eligibility for Special Education is required.
• English Learner Authorization or eligible to obtain EL Authorization is required.
• Autism Authorization is required or eligible to enroll in a Commission‑approved program.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned is required.
• Knowledge of SIS and related Educational Systems.
• Proficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other technology applications.
• Ability to travel up to 5% in the performance of job duties is required.

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 as outlined in each student’s IEP.
• Schedule and chair IEP meetings including 30‑day review IEP meetings for all students.
• Responsible to manage a student’s behavior.
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas.
• Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase.
• Provide direct student instruction.
• Provide academic assessments.
• Meet special education timeline requirements as 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 services providers.
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Diversity inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CA Special Education credential or intern eligibility

EL Authorization or eligibility

Autism Authorization or eligible program

Competency in core subject area

Tools

MS Office

SIS & Educational Systems

Job description

Desert Sands Public Charter School in Lake Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a regular full-time, day shift (9 a.m.–3 p.m.), Monday–Friday. You will teach in a personalized environment, support students under IEPs, and collaborate with staff to implement instructional plans.

Qualifications include CA Special Education credential or intern eligibility, EL/Autism authorizations, and proficiency with SIS. Competitive salary with sign-on bonuses and IEP stipend offered.