Special Education Teacher

Location: California

SAN DIEGO MISSION ACADEMY Full-Time, Monday - Friday; 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with in-person responsibilities determined according to program and school needs.

COMPENSATION:

Clear Credential: $79,500.00 - $ / year with sign on bonus of $16,000

Preliminary Credential: $68,900 / year with sign on bonus of $16,000

Intern Credential: $66,144 / year with sign on bonus of $3,500

Extras: $4,000 / year IEP Stipend What We Do Providing a safe, flexible and supportive educational experience for students is what we do best. Founded and led by educators, Elev8 Online Schools fosters student success in fully virtual, tuition-free public schools across California. Serving students in grades 6-12, our schools are accredited, NCAA eligible and offer a high-quality online education and valid California high school diplomas.

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Learn more about us at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). You Will Make an Impact The Special Education Teacher will teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage, and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position involves collaboration with other instructional staff and school personnel and reports to the Principal or the designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum.

Conduct pre- and post-testing using standardized tests for each student.

As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP.Schedule and chair Schedule, write, and chair IEP meetings including 30-day review IEP meetings for all students.

Responsible to manage a student’s behavior.

Demonstrate competency in all subject areas.

Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase.

Provide direct student instruction.

Provide academic assessments.

Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code.

Collaborate with general education teachers.

Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction.

Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings.

Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.

Maintain documentation of daily activities.

Complete reports and forms as required.

Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services.

Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of California Teaching Standards.

Knowledge of core academic subject (s) assigned.

Knowledge of high school credits, graduation requirements, interventions, and alternative educational programs, including independent study.

Knowledge and understanding of Independent Study, Personal Learning, and Distance Learning education models.

Knowledge of research-based instructional strategies necessary for effective instruction of all student populations, including students at-risk of academic failure.

Ability to work effectively with students from diverse racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.

Ability to work effectively with parents, staff members, and community representatives in providing a rigorous educational program.

Ability to communicate effectively, including giving clear and concise instructions, using academic language, an appropriate delivery level, listening without bias, and providing proper feedback/reinforcement.

Ability to make independent judgments, meet…