RSP Special Education Teacher (25/26 School Year)

Equitas Academy Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated RSP Special Education Teacher for the upcoming school year. This role involves providing tailored support to students with special needs, ensuring they meet their IEP goals while fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with general education teachers and families, actively participating in IEP meetings and behavior management strategies. Join a vibrant community committed to equity and excellence in education, where professional growth and leadership opportunities abound. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this position offers the chance to thrive in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Benefit Plans

Retirement Matching

Generous Time Off

Paid Professional Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and current teaching credential required.
• Experience working with students in low-income communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to scholars with special education needs.
• Develop and implement Behavior Support Plans.
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings and maintain compliance.

Skills

Special Education Instruction

IEP Development

Behavior Management

Collaboration with General Education Teachers

Family Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Education Specialist Instruction Credential

English Learner Authorization

Job description

RSP Special Education Teacher (25/26 School Year)

RSP Special Education Teacher (25/26 School Year)

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The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspire them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate four elementary schools and two middle schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

What Equitas Can Offer You:

• A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for college, careers, and life pursuits
• A community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable organization
• A school grounded in the Pico-Union neighborhood with a strong commitment to community and family engagement
• Consistent, relevant, and individualized coaching and feedback based on in-class observations
• The opportunity to grow as a professional and take on leadership opportunities such as Grade Level Lead, English Learning (EL) Teacher Leader, and Induction Mentor
• Supportive professional development including paid professional development, training, and team building in the summer, and weekly professional development throughout the school year
• Diverse, collaborative, supportive, and reflective teams that work together to deliver high quality instruction for our scholars
• Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback
• A positive, joyful, and collaborative social environment that leads to long-lasting relationships
• A clean, organized environment that maximizes time to focus on instructional practice and student learning
• Consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environment
• A rigorous and aligned curriculum with a variety of resources
  
  
  
  
  

A Day in Your Life as an Equitas Teacher:

• Provide instruction and support to scholars with special education needs to achieve IEP goals, as well as quarterly progress monitoring of each scholar's IEP goals
• Deliver instructional materials that you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• Co-teach and collaborate with a general education teacher partner.
• Ensure access to learning in the core program and guide progress toward standards and requirements
• Develop and implement appropriate Behavior Support Plans or behavior management techniques for use in instructional and interpersonal activities
• Knowledgeably identify and guide the implementation of appropriate accommodations, and/or modifications to ensure scholars' learning success in the general education classroom
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports and maintain inter-agency and district contacts regarding IEPs
• Case management and Welligent compliance for partner Academic Coordinator.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers and instructional assistants in developing and monitoring the success of scholars in the general education program
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their scholar and engage them in the IEP process
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for scholars.
• Start your day by 7:15am with a school team huddle and end at 3:30pm after scholar dismissal
• Daily prep time and a duty-free lunch period.
• Regular 03 (one-on-one meeting and feedback session) with your coach or supervisor
• Active participation in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
• Perform other duties to support our scholars and school community.
  
  
  
  
  

What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree
• A current Education Specialist Instruction teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or out of state equivalent required
• English Learner authorization
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low-income communities (preferred)
  
  
  
  
  

Benefits at Equitas Academy:

• A competitive salary scale.
• A variety of health benefit plans so you can choose the option that best fits your needs (and the needs of your family if applicable). Dental, Vision and Group Term Life/AD&D as well as Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance are also offered
• California's State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and optional 403b plan.
• Generous time off including winter break, spring break, twelve holidays, and ten sick days
  
  
  
  
  

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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A Final Note

If you're still wondering if you should apply and if Equitas is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful teacher here we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!

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