Special Education Teacher

About the role

Larchmont Charter School seeks a Special Education Teacher to develop and implement special education support services that align with the school's constructivist and standards-based curriculum. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Instruction Credential, and familiarity with the CA Common Core State Standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of a rigorous, project-based curriculum with a focus on social justice.
• Implement and prepare Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): Formal testing, collection of informal data, communication with general education teachers and parents, observation of student performance.
• Manage Special Education Data System (Welligent).
• Work with special education students; modify/adapt general education curriculum; provide education services in varied environments.
• Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members.
• Create and adapt instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum.
• Serve as support person for IEP implementation with general education staff.
• Maintain and monitor student progress, participating in review and revision of IEPs as appropriate.
• Articulate curriculum between and among student levels.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required.
• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson plans that utilize a variety of instructional strategies.
• Differentiate teaching based on the diverse and individual needs of all students.
• Maintain high expectations for students’ learning and overall conduct.
• Develop and administer a variety of assessments to measure students' growth towards goals and monitor students' mastery of the content standards.
• Participate regularly in professional development and reflection on teaching practice.
• Communicate and build positive relationships with students, students’ families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively in a professional learning community.
• Use multiple student learning outcomes to inform learning progress and instructional practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Instruction Credential or Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Instruction Credential.
• TB Test clearance & DOJ fingerprint clearance.
• Familiarity with the CA Common Core State Standards.
• An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a growing school program.
• Possess/maintain valid Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Moderate/Severe Education Specialist Instruction Credential or Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Instruction Credential.
• TB Test clearance & DOJ fingerprint clearance.
• Familiarity with the CA Common Core State Standards.
• An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a growing school program.
• Possess/maintain valid Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED certification.