Special Education Teacher - Moderate to Severe Handicap
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $43,050.00 to $79,070.00 /year
This job qualifies for a sign on bonus.
Job Description
Under supervision of Special Education Administrator, the teacher will provide quality education to severely handicapped students, grades K-12th, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs; a functional, community based curriculum; communication and social skill development; interagency cooperation, and a strong parent-teacher-student linkage. Opportunities exist to develop and experiment with adaptive technology, vocational education, and integration with non-handicapped populations.
WORK YEAR: Ten months
Essential Job Functions
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Teach students in a Special Education class or in an inclusion setting, the skills and subject matter commensurate with their intellectual needs, as determined by assessment and utilizing State/Board adopted curriculum.
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Provide an appropriate physical and psychological environment to establish and reinforce appropriate pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills.
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Assess pupils to determine their functional and cognitive levels.
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Develop and implement standards-based lesson plans.
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Develop and implement appropriate standards-based IEP goals and objectives.
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Maintain a variety of pupil records, including attendance, report cards, progress reports and transcripts.
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Confer frequently with professional staff, parents, and pupils relative to educational process and pupil progress.
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Maintain classroom control by utilizing educationally sound approaches.
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Participate in professional development activities and implement strategies as appropriate to meet pupil needs.
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Travel to multiple sites within the County of Los Angeles may be required
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Candidates must be computer literate and other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
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Must hold a California Moderate/Severe Credential
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with severely handicapped, behaviorally challenged, and/or autistic students.
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English Learner Certification: CLAD (cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development) or Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)
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Experience as a general education classroom teacher
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Knowledge of basic sign language
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One (1) year of successful experience in a California school district or County Schools Office or a similar program
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Possession of a valid California driver’s license and be able to provide own transportation in conduct of work assignments (mileage reimbursed)