Special Education Teacher

Full Time
Palmdale, CA 93552
Posted
Job description

ANTELOPE VALLEY LEARNING ACADEMY

Exempt Full Time, 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday

$79,500 annualized (Clear Credential)*

$68,900 annualized (Prelim Credential)

Sign on Bonus: $14,000

IEP Stipend: $100

POSITION SUMMARY:

Teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Note, this list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification.

  • Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum
  • Conduct pre and post-testing using standardized tests for each student
  • As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP
  • Responsible to manage a student’s behavior
  • Demonstrate competency in all subject areas
  • Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase
  • Provide direct student instruction
  • Provide academic assessments
  • Schedule and chair IEP meetings including 30 day review IEP meetings for all students
  • Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code
  • Collaborate with general education teachers
  • Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction
  • Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings
  • Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.
  • Maintain documentation of daily activities.
  • Complete reports and forms as required
  • Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:

  • Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelines
  • Excellent reading and writing Skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to meet required Program deadlines
  • Ability to work with a diverse student population
  • Ability to work in a team environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild-Moderate) or (Moderate-Severe)
  • English Language and Autism Authorizations
  • Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended
  • Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship
  • Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs
  • General Office skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Mental Demands: Ability to work with diverse student populations. Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
  • Finger Dexterity; using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
  • Talking; especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Average Hearing; able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
  • Average Visual Abilities; ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.
  • Physical Strength; sedentary work. Sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (almost all office jobs).
  • Occasionally working in a noisy, distracting environment with some deadline pressures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,900.00 - $79,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Special Education Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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