Elementary Special Education​/RSP Teacher (26​/27 School Year

The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is to prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, inspiring 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 and conduct quarterly progress monitoring.
• Deliver instructional materials prepared according to our rigorous curriculum and lead morning meetings.
• Ensure access to learning in the core program and guide progress toward standards and requirements.
• Implement behavior support plans and behavior management techniques for instructional and interpersonal activities.
• Identify and implement appropriate accommodations or modifications to ensure scholars’ learning success in the general education classroom.
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, conduct assessments, prepare reports, and maintain inter‑agency and district contacts regarding IEPs.
• Provide case management and maintain Welligent compliance as the partner Academic Coordinator.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and instructional assistants to monitor scholars’ success in the general education program.
• Communicate with families about behavior and academic progress and engage them in the IEP process.
• Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for scholars.
• Start the day at 7:15/7:30 am with a school team huddle and finish at 3:15/3:45 pm after scholar dismissal. Includes daily prep time and a duty‑free lunch period.
• Participate in weekly 03 (one‑on‑one meeting and feedback session) with your coach or supervisor, grade‑level team meetings, and professional development sessions.
• Supervise and facilitate portions of the weekly Community Meeting on Friday.
• Attend IEP, SST, and 504 meetings as scheduled.
• Demonstrate a warm demander instructional style and use culturally responsive and restorative practices.
• Perform additional duties to support our scholars and school community as required.

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

• Competitive salary scale.
• Variety of health benefit plans, including dental, vision, Group Term Life, AD&D, and Group Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• California State Teacher Retirement System (CalSTRS) retirement matching and optional 403(b) plan.
• Generous time off: 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.