Special Education Teacher

About the role

Foster a lifelong love of learning for students with special needs at Beach Cities Learning—a division of LEARN Academy!

Responsibilities

• Provide a variety of instructional methods and strategies designed to meet the unique needs of the whole student.
• Create a teaching environment where students with moderate to severe special needs can experience intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth.
• Implement direct instruction, computer-based instruction, blended learning, hands-on activities, and community-based instruction to fulfill student Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Boost each student’s confidence and help them achieve academic success by using educational resources that are research-based, highly motivational, and aligned with grade level outcomes.
• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and design and provide specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Administer instructional activities that contribute to a positive climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Select, modify, and assess instructional resources to meet the unique needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Afford a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

Requirements

• Valid California Special Education Credential (Moderate to Severe Disabilities certification) or enrolled in a Special Education program and can work as a full-time teacher intern (salaried position with benefits).
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred, OR an intern student currently in a special education program.
• Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviors preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assume a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Safety Care, such as therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs.

Skills

• Ability to develop and implement student Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and design and provide specially designed instruction (SDI).
• Knowledge of instructional resources and their application to diverse student needs.
• Experience in creating a positive learning environment for students with special needs.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
• Referral bonuses
• Supervision available for post-baccalaureate internships in teaching, while working towards final credential
• Highly qualified candidates pursuing advanced clinical degrees while teaching may be eligible for supervision in many clinical domains

Pay

Competitive compensation plan

Schedule

10-month position, salary paid over 12 months

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans

Physical Requirements

• May be asked to engage in any of the following lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time.

Company Information

Beach Cities Learning and Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.