Special Education​/RSP Teacher - Middle School (26​/27 School Year

Overview

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and to inspire them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate six schools in the Pico‑Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.

• Provide instruction and support to scholars with special education needs to achieve IEP goals, as well as conduct quarterly progress monitoring of each scholar’s IEP goals.
• Deliver instructional materials that you have prepared based on our rigorous and aligned curriculum.
• Co‑teach and collaborate with a general‑education teacher partner.
• Ensure access to learning in the core program and guide progress toward standards and requirements.
• Develop and implement appropriate behavior support plans or behavior management techniques for use in instructional and interpersonal activities.
• Identify and guide the implementation of appropriate accommodations or modifications to ensure scholars’ learning success in the general education classroom.
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports, and maintain inter‑agency and district contacts regarding IEPs.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and instructional assistants in developing and monitoring the success of scholars in the general education program.
• Communicate with families regarding behavior, academic progress, and engage them in the IEP process.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for scholars.
• Start the day by 7:30 a.m. (middle school) or 8:10 a.m. (high school) with a school‑team huddle and finish at 3:30 p.m. (middle school) or 4:10 p.m. (high school) after dismissal.
• Dedicate daily preparation time and participate in a duty‑free lunch period.
• Meet regularly for individual coaching or supervisory sessions.
• Actively participate in weekly professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics.
• Perform other duties to support our scholars and the school community.

• A bachelor’s degree.
• A current Education Specialist Instruction teaching credential (internship, preliminary, or clear) or an out‑of‑state equivalent.
• English Learner authorization.
• A strong belief that all students can succeed.
• Demonstrated experience and success working with students in low‑income communities (preferred).

• A competitive salary scale.
• A variety of health benefit plans (included options offered at no cost to the employee). Dental, vision, group term life, accidental death and dismemberment, and voluntary term life insurance are also provided.
• California State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and an optional 403(b) plan.
• Generous time off, including winter break, spring break, fourteen holidays, and ten sick days.

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal‑opportunity employer.

Please review our teacher salary scale.

If you’re still wondering if you should apply and if Equitas is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process. We believe in people and their potential, and we support individual growth. Whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application.