Special Education Teacher

Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it.  Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/

The Special Education Teacher will teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage, and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position involves collaboration with other instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or the designee. 

• →Knowledge of California Teaching Standards. 
• →Knowledge of core academic subject (s) assigned.
• →Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, interventions, and alternative educational programs, including independent study. 
• →Knowledge and understanding of Independent Study, Personal Learning, and Distance Learning education models. 
• →Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure. 
• →Ability to work effectively with students from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.  
• →Ability to work effectively with parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program. 
• →Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, an appropriate delivery level, listening without bias, and providing proper feedback/reinforcement. 
• →Ability to make independent judgments, meet deadlines and maintain accurate student records.  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.
• Valid California credential Specialist with authorization for the Special Education disability and level assigned or intern eligible is required. 
• English Learner Authorization or eligible to obtain EL Authorization is required.
• Autism Authorization is required or eligible to enroll and complete a Commission-approved professional preparation program in the special education specialty area requested, including successful completion of supervised field study is required.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned is required.
• Knowledge of Student Information Systems (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 are required.  

• Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolong periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment. 
• Hearing: Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or virtually, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer. 
• Mental Demands: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work. Understand how to manage stress. high workflow management, high project coordination, and high people engagement.
• Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together, use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
• Strength: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds. 
• Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work in a moderate to high noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.