Special Education Teacher

$68,850 - $130,000/Yr

Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools - Los Angeles, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Los Angeles, CA
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. As one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, we operate 26 high-performing middle and high schools that serve nearly 13,000 scholars from diverse backgrounds, including Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Our mission is to provide unparalleled educational opportunities that foster scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. We are committed to ensuring that all scholars, including those with disabilities, have equitable access to rigorous grade-level materials and the support they need to achieve their academic potential. In this role, you will be responsible for providing excellent college-preparatory instruction to all scholars, developing and maintaining a positive and collaborative classroom culture that motivates and inspires students to learn at high levels. You will effectively execute the assigned curriculum and provide just-in-time support to reach every scholar, regardless of their prior academic background, disability, or English language fluency. You will engage in internalizing the curriculum, preparing daily lesson plans, instructional materials, and exit tickets aligned to rigorous college-ready standards. Additionally, you will welcome and incorporate feedback from school leaders and peer coaches to continuously improve your teaching practices. As a Special Education Teacher, you will manage a caseload of scholars with Individual Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring compliance and collaboration with team members to write and maintain IEPs. You will provide direct services to scholars in various settings, including resource labs and co-taught classes, while partnering with related service providers to ensure high-quality services for your students. Your role will also involve maintaining accurate records for attendance and coursework, submitting timely report cards, and upholding the values and standards of excellence set by Alliance College-Ready Public Schools.

Responsibilities

  • Provide excellent college-preparatory instruction to all scholars.
  • Develop and maintain a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations.
  • Effectively execute assigned curriculum and provide just-in-time support to reach every scholar.
  • Engage in internalizing assigned curriculum and prepare daily lesson plans and instructional materials.
  • Welcome and incorporate feedback from coaching and guidance provided by school leaders and peer coaches.
  • Exhibit a continuous improvement mindset to provide scholars opportunities aligned to Alliance's Graduate Profile.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality submission of school requirements such as lesson plans and unit plans.
  • Maintain accurate, current records for attendance and coursework, and submit timely completed report cards.

Requirements

  • Active California teacher certification in the assigned subject area(s) and a valid English Learner Authorization by August 1, 2024.
  • Possess Special Education area expertise and knowledge of effective evaluation, assessment, and specialized instructional techniques.
  • Know how to use data, technology, and innovative teaching methods to monitor growth and scholar progress toward IEP goals.
  • Manage a caseload of scholars with IEPs and ensure compliance with all IEP requirements.
  • Hold robust IEP meetings with all team members as active contributors.
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on caseload and partner with related service providers.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with diverse student populations and understanding of cultural competency in education.
  • Familiarity with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
  • Ability to innovate and adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.

Benefits

  • Professional development support including two weeks of training for new hires.
  • Leadership opportunities within the school and community.
  • Recognition programs such as the Teacher of the Year Award.
  • Competitive salary range of $68,850 - $130,000.
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