What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Beach Cities Learning?
Overview
Beach Cities Learning is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher or a Special Education Teacher Intern for our location in Manhattan Beach for 2021/2022 school year.
Beach Cities Learning (http://www.beachcitieslc.com), a Learn It Family of Companies division (http://www.learnitsystems.com), is a certified K -12 Private Day School approved by the California Department of Education to provide Special Education Services for the following disability categories: Autism (A), Emotional Disability (ED), Mild Intellectual Disability (MIID), Moderate Intellectual Disability (MOID), Other Health Impaired (OHI), Specific Learning Disability (SLD), and Speech-Language Impairment (SLI).
Beach Cities Learning utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional Problem-Solving and Strategies. All DCS teachers and support staff are trained in a unique methodology that assists students with maintaining Positive Choice-Making. We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families.
Responsibilities
Special Education Teachers work in a school-based setting and are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an individual instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with policies.
- Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans.
- Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
- Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
- Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
- Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
Qualifications
- Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential(Mild to Moderate Disabilities) or Ability to enroll into the Special Education program and work as a full-time Teacher Intern( salary position with benefits)
- Bachelor’s degree required
- At least 1 year of experience working with students with emotional disabilities preferred.
- Spanish speaking a plus. Not required.
Beach Cities Learning offers a competitive compensation plan, comprehensive benefits and 401(k)plan, paid holidays and personal time off.
Beach Cities Learning/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States
COVID Message
The health and well-being of our clients, staff, and community are of the utmost importance to LEARN Behavioral. With the continued presence of COVID-19, we are committed to providing our essential services to clients, while maintaining safety for everyone:
- Face Coverings are required indoors
- Daily health screenings are required of all staff and families
- Staff must be fully vaccinated prior to starting employment.