Credentialed Middle School Special Education Teacher ( school year)

Middle School Special Education Teacher Job Description

Summary : New West Charter is an award-winning 6-12th grade independent charter school in Los Angeles, California. Our school attracts a diverse student population from all over the area, focuses on academics, and builds confidence through the arts and athletics.

We are looking to add an enthusiastic resource teacher to New West's high school faculty to serve students in grades 9-12. The ideal candidate would be a highly qualified and experienced teacher who is ready to lead five periods of Academic Success resource class and participate in IEP meetings. The best candidates have a broad range of knowledge across high school courses and have the ability to work with a wide range of students and staff.

Reporting Responsibilities : Reports directly to the Special Education Director / Middle School Principal

Performance Objectives :

Connects with individual students quickly and is able to establish a personal and meaningful relationship. Teachers must be able to develop a relationship built on understanding, trust, mutual respect. We are looking for people that truly care about their students beyond the school day.

Able to correctly identify strengths and weaknesses in students using a variety of means. Teachers must be able to use data and other indicators to identify patterns of achievement or challenges and then work with students to develop and implement successful strategies to improve their learning.

Effectively communicates and works productively with a wide range of people for the success of their students. A student's team may consist of school administrators, faculty members, special education teammates, parents, lawyers, the student themselves, and other specialists working together for the benefit of the child.

Successfully manages many tasks at once. Teacher is responsible for supervising students in and out of the classroom, monitoring engagement time, checking their quality of their work, grading / entering assignments, and participating in a variety of meetings. Applicants must be able to oversee many aspects of the position with great attention to detail and a willingness to go above and beyond in all aspects of the position.

Provides engaging and challenging instruction to all students. A great teacher is able to use a variety of instructional and assessment styles to ensure that students are not only engaged with the curriculum, but are also held responsible for their learning. The ability to differentiate instructional methods and materials to match their student's abilities and interests is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities : Responsible to implement and follow all school policies and procedures, including but not limited to the following :

Curriculum, Instructional, and Additional Employee Duties

Establishes and maintains a safe learning environment for all students.

Creates a variety of engaging lessons, activities, and assessments for assigned seminar classes

Explains school and state graduation requirements to students / parents

Provides parents and students information about progress and the resources that we offer students

Works with students to differentiate instruction and uses a variety of strategies to ensure student achievement

Develops, revises, and implements new curriculum in an effort

Plans, implements and coordinates instructional goals, activities, and help with students

Meets with struggling students individually to discuss progress and adjust teaching methods whenever necessary to help the student make progress towards their graduation and post-high school goals

Reviews, grades, and enters student scores in a timely fashion

Regularly maintains their electronic grade book for accuracy and updates at least once a week

Communicates (in person, email, phone, video conference) in a timely manner with all stakeholders regarding announcements, important school dates, concerns or congratulations, standardized test dates, assignment deadlines to students / parents, answers to student / parent questions, etc.

Documents every important student / parent meeting

Submits work samples and attendance records to the office within timelines established

Maintains all required records in an organized, efficient, and professional manner

Attends IEP meetings and documents students' present levels of performance

Professional Activities and Growth

Participates in curriculum development, materials selection, staff development, staff committees, and professional growth activities as directed

Promotes positive and effective school communication by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly

Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service activities provided by the school and in self-selected professional growth activities as approved

Qualifications :

Training, Education and Experience

A valid California Special Education teaching credential (MM or MS)

Valid CLAD Certification

Must have knowledge of standards based curriculum, behavior management techniques, record keeping, student assessment, planning for individual student learning needs, and child development

Understands the overall dynamics of the program including school procedures, paperwork and legal requirements and compliance, and scope of curriculum resources

Technical Skills

Have the ability to act as teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, student advocate

Have working knowledge of Chromebook OS, G Suite (docs, slides, sheets,Classroom etc), internet browsing, email, and be able to troubleshoot minor problems for each.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student performance data

Communicate effectively in written and oral forms including email and other electronic tools

Ability to write reports, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, staff, students and the general public

Effectively use school data systems (Accelerate Learning, Infinite Campus, etc) for tracking student progress including grades and attendance

Ability to adapt instruction to individual student abilities needs

Expertise in curriculum and instructional strategies for differentiated instruction

Miscellaneous

Must pass FBI / DOJ Background / Fingerprint test, TB Test

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $45,000.00 - $96,169.00 per year

Benefits : 401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Schedule : 8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

License / Certification :

Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Required)

Ability to Commute :

Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Required)

Work Location : In person