Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Need

Beach Cities Learning, LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their team in Fresno. This role involves creating a nurturing educational atmosphere for students with special needs, focusing on their intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. With a commitment to individualized education, the ideal candidate will develop and implement tailored instructional programs, ensuring each student can achieve their full potential. The organization values collaboration and integrity, offering a supportive environment for both staff and students. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Qualifications

• Valid California Special Education Credential in Moderate to Severe Disabilities required.
• Bachelor’s degree required with at least 1 year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans.
• Create a positive learning environment for student engagement.
• Modify instructional resources to meet diverse student needs.

Skills

Special Education Teaching

Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Spanish Speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

California Special Education Credential

Tools

STAR Program

Unique Learning System

Job description

Overview

Learn Academy in Fresno, CA, is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher, with Extensive Support Need teaching credential.

We offer tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

We offer an Induction Program to clear credential.

The FACS program provides services for students with Autism and/or students on the Autism Spectrum who may or may not have a coexisting Intellectual Disability. In each of the Autism classrooms, our instructors utilize the STAR program (Strategies for Teaching Based on Autism Research) as well as the Unique Learning System which utilizes standards-based instruction delivered through a variety of interactive tools and are differentiated for learners of all ability levels. Please see below for a narrative summary of the various program components.

The classroom has no more than 12 students. Relocation assistance is available.

Learn Academy is a division of Learn It Systems, a certified K -12 Private Day School approved by the California Department of Education to provide Special Education Services to students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities.

Learn Academy utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional Problem-Solving and Strategies. All teachers and support staff are trained in a unique methodology that assists students with maintaining Positive Choice-Making. We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families.

Learn Academy offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits and 401(k) plan, paid holidays and personal time off, and tuition reimbursement for up to $2000 per year. Relocation assistance is available for out-of-state candidates.

Responsibilities

Special Education Teachers work in a school-based setting and are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an individual instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with policies.

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

Qualifications

• Valid California Special Education Credential in Moderate to Severe Disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with students with emotional disabilities preferred.
• Spanish speaking a plus. Not required.

Learn Academy offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits and 401(k) plan, paid holidays and personal time off.

Learn Academy/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.
• Be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) such as: therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs.