Elementary Special Education/RSP Teacher (26/27 School Year)

About Equitas Academy

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

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to scholars with special education needs to achieve IEP goals, including quarterly progress monitoring of each scholar’s IEP goals.
• Deliver instructional materials prepared using the Intellectual Planning and Prep protocol, based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manage 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 the day with a school‑team huddle (7:15 am – 7:30 am) and end after scholar dismissal (3:15 pm – 3:45 pm, varying by campus).
• Enjoy daily prep time and a duty‑free lunch period.
• Participate in weekly one‑on‑one coaching sessions (03) and professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Supervise and facilitate portions of the weekly Community Meeting (school assembly) on Fridays.
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties to support our scholars and school community.

A Day in Your Life

• Lead rigorous instruction in all content areas, including math, reading, phonics, writing, science, social studies, and morning meeting.
• Deliver instructional materials you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• Communicate and collaborate with families regarding the behavior and academic progress of their student.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for students.
• Demonstrate a warm‑demander style with scholars and use culturally responsive, restorative practices for community building and repair.
• Start the day with a school‑team huddle (7:15 am – 7:30 am) and end after scholar dismissal (3:15 pm – 3:30 pm, depending on campus).
• Enjoy daily prep time and a duty‑free lunch period.
• Participate in weekly collaborative grade‑level team meetings and regular one‑on‑one coaching or supervisory sessions.
• Supervise and facilitate portions of the weekly Community Meeting.
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled.
• Engage in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Perform other duties to support our students and school community.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary scale.
• A variety of health benefit plans, including options that are completely free to the employee.
• Dental, vision, Group Term Life/AD&D, and optional Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• California State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and optional 403(b) plan.
• Generous time off, including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick days.

Pay

Salary is based on the Equitas Academy teacher salary scale.

Schedule

Typical start times are 7:15 am or 7:30 am with a school‑team huddle; dismissal times range from 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm depending on campus. Daily prep time and a duty‑free lunch period are provided.