Special Education Teacher - Extensive Support Need

Learn Academy, formerly known as Beach Cities Learning, is hiring a Special Education Teacher to provide a variety of instructional methods and strategies designed to meet the unique needs of students with moderate to severe special needs. Our mission is to create a stimulating and supportive environment for students ages 5 to 22 who have faced challenges in traditional academic settings.

About the role

As a Special Education Teacher, you will create a teaching environment where students with extensive support needs can experience intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. You’ll implement direct instruction, computer-based instruction, blended learning, hands-on activities, and community-based instruction to fulfill student Individual Education Plans (IEPs). By using research-based, highly motivational educational resources aligned with grade-level outcomes, you’ll boost each student’s confidence and help them achieve academic success.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the unique needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Provide 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 currently enrolled as an intern student in a special education program.
• Previous experience working with students with challenging behaviors preferred.
• 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.
• Physical requirements vary and are based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive compensation plan with salary paid over 12 months (10-month position).
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year).
• Referral bonuses.
• Induction Program to clear credential.
• Supervision available for post-baccalaureate internships in teaching while working toward final credential.
• Highly qualified candidates pursuing advanced clinical degrees while teaching may be eligible for supervision in many clinical domains.
• Small classroom sizes (12 students max) with classroom support from behavior technicians and behavior interventionists.