Do you want to work with a great team to help students overcome challenges? Do you have impeccable listening skills, compassion and patience for children with autism, learning disabilities or emotional disabilities? Would you like to be associated with the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays?

The Help Group is widely regarded for its high standards of excellence, unique scope and breadth of services. Through its public awareness, professional training and parent education programs and efforts at the state and national levels, The Help Group touches the lives of children with special needs across the country and in other parts of the world. At the heart of its efforts is the commitment to helping young people fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives. The Help Group has 9 schools located in the San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles.

We are currently seeking Mild/Moderate Special Education Teacher for our Bridgeport Elementary School and High School at our Culver City campus! We have an opportunity for a Elementary (grades 1st - 5th), Middle School (grades 7-8) and High School (grades 9th - 12th). Teacher that will be responsible for teaching all subject areas. Our Bridgeport School educates students with mild cognitive delays and challenges with social communication and/or language development. The school serves students ages 5 to 21, many with autism spectrum disorder. This integrated educational and therapeutic program is designed to promote academic, communicative, behavioral, social, motor, adaptive and independent living skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Special Education or a related field
• Mild/Moderate Special Education credential required; OR must be Intern or Provisional Internship Permit or Short-Term Staff Permit eligible (CBEST certification is required to qualify for these permits)
• Experience teaching students with autism, developmental disabilities and/or learning differences.

• Plan, coordinate and implement individual student programs.
• Select appropriate curriculum content for each student.
• Determine appropriate, measurable goals and objectives for each student.
• Write individual education plans (IEPs) and participate in IEP meetings.
• Employ a trans-disciplinary approach to education, conferring with team members as appropriate for particular issues.
• Prepare or secure necessary instructional materials.
• Modify activities and adapt materials to promote student success.
• Design and use instructional grouping patterns that are varied and flexible, including individual, small group, and whole class instruction.
• Employ clear, predictable daily and weekly schedules, which accommodate students' needs.
• Prepare a weekly plan book to detail lesson plans, grouping, activities, staff assignments, and other relevant information.
• Employ appropriate, individualized teaching and reinforcement techniques to maximize student achievement.

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:

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  Sign-on Bonus
• Competitive salary
• Reimbursement of CEUs
• Tuition reimbursement towards earning a Special Education Credential
• Mentor teacher opportunities
• 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plan
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Small class sizes with Instructional Aide support and a multi-disciplinary approach
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to local gyms, movie theaters, and other events