Special Education Teacher

Title : Special Education Teacher

Reports to : Principal

Department : Kayne ERAS School

Location : 5350 Machado Road, Culver City, CA

FLSA Status : Exempt / B

Compensation : $2640.00 to $3027.00 Biweekly, based on weeks worked

Program Hours : Monday-Friday, 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. Position is based on a school-year calendar that may change each year.

Supervisory Responsibility : Teacher Assistant / Adult Assistant

Current Openings : 1 Elementary, 3 Middle School and 1 High School

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the highly qualified teacher is to provide an educational program for all enrolled students, continually assess student needs, and design and deliver lessons based on those needs and state standards. The teacher also maintains records and communicates with parents and management, including the principal and counselors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom

• Manage the educational program for each student in the assigned classroom, implementing educational programs that assist students in meeting and progressing IEP goals and district and State requirements.
• Establish individual student goals and objectives and coordinate these with other services being provided to the student, using the appropriate school district form. Write detailed daily lesson plans with objectives, materials, methods, and activities. Assess individual students in all curriculum areas relevant to the IEP twice a year and document in progress reports.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that fosters students' personal responsibility and participation in planning as appropriate.
• Develop appropriate and complementary activities (i.e., field trips or presentations) coordinating these with other school programs and ensuring compliance with school policies.
• Maintain communication between the classroom team, principal, and school administrative staff regarding student information, attendance, class schedule changes, and the changing needs of the students and classroom program.
• Establish and maintain a behavior management system in the classroom consistent with the school's policies.
• Maintain student records including progress charts, daily or weekly grades, test scores, behavioral check sheets, incident reports, report cards, graduation worksheets, etc.
• Maintain an attractive classroom environment conducive to learning (organized, orderly, and accessible). Bulletin board displays should be updated regularly.

Parents

School

Other Duties

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Licenses / Certifications : Bachelor's Degree and a current California State Special Education Credential or other special education credential recognized by the California Teaching Commission.

Experience : Minimally two years of teaching experience in a special education classroom.

Knowledge / Abilities / Skills :

Other Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a school environment for students (K–12th grade) who have varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Work will be performed in a classroom, outdoors, and other locations for field trips and special events. The environment may include frequent interruptions, loud noise, odors, varying indoor temperatures, and drafts. Outdoor temperature and weather will vary. Employees may encounter students who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional / psychological distress or behaving aggressively. Always creating a safe environment for staff and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Exceptional Children's Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

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