Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Need

Beach Cities Learning; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a Severely Disabled and Medically Fragile classroom. This full-time role involves creating a supportive learning environment, developing Individual Education Plans, and utilizing specialized instructional strategies to engage students with diverse needs. With a commitment to collaboration and integrity, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of students facing challenges. The organization values teamwork and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance for out-of-state candidates.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2500

Tuition reimbursement up to $2000 per year

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 and experience with emotional disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational atmosphere for intellectual and emotional growth.
• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans for students.

Skills

Individual Education Plans (IEP) development

Classroom management

Engaging instructional activities

Assessment of curricular needs

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

California Special Education Credential

Job description

Overview

Beach Cities Learning/Learn Academy in Mar Vista, CA is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher with an Extensive Support Need teaching credential for our Severely Disabled and Medically Fragile classroom.

$2500 sign-on bonus

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 is differentiated for learners of all ability levels.

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. We also provide 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 offers 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, but not required.

Beach Cities Learning 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.