Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher - Mild​/Moderate

The Torrance Unified School District consists of 17 elementary, 8 middle, 4 high schools, 1 continuation, and 1 alternative high school. The District also has 3 adult school campuses. Torrance Unified was established in 1947 and unified in 1948, and is nestled in the heart of the South Bay, in the southwestern part of Los Angeles County. Our District is bordered by the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south, the beach cities - Redondo, Hermosa, and Manhattan Beach - to the west, and the cities of Lawndale and Hawthorne to the north.

The District serves the entire City of Torrance and is governed by five school board members from five trustee areas. Mission Statement:
The Torrance Unified School District strives to ensure that each and every student is educated and prepared to succeed in life. We are dedicated to maximizing individual potential and developing lifelong learners who will be contributing members in a global society.

Torrance Unified School District

LEARNING CENTER TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Learning Center Teacher provides transition support to students with IEPs. Students are served in the Learning Center

for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day, based on individual needs in the least restrictive environment.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:

Site Administrator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Case manager to special education students in those academic areas identified in the student's Individual

Education Program (IEP), in accordance with California Education Code 56362.

2. Serves students who receive instruction in the Learning Center for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day,

based on students' individual needs in the least restrictive environment.

3. Provides equal access to curriculum for all students.

4. Coordinates IEP goals with Learning Center staff, General Education staff, and DIS service providers.

5. Participates and assists in job-related in-service education.

6. Assesses students' academic levels for updating student's yearly Individualized Education Program and assists in

developing/writing of IEPs.

7. Provides transition support to students as their needs change.

8. Adapts and modifies curriculum and activities, specified by the special education administrator as schedule

permits.

9. Provides supervision and assists in the training of assigned para educator support staff.

10. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings.

11. Advocates for quality educational services for all students with exceptional needs.

12. Participates in school site faculty meetings and district level special education meetings in order to keep informed

of district policies and procedures and to continue professional growth.

13. Evaluates students' progress on a regular basis, and refers students to the Individual Education Program Team for

any program or placement revisions.

14. Attends Collaborative Team meetings scheduled on a regular basis.

CREDENTIAL

REQUIRED:

Learning Handicapped Specialist Credential, Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential, Resource Specialist Certificate,

Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential, or Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential.

Must have a valid California Mild/Moderate teaching credential with Added Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or a Mild/Moderate Support Needs credential. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.

Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.

Must have a valid California Mild/Moderate teaching credential with Added Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or a Mild/Moderate Support Needs credential. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.

* Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)

* Credential Copy (Must show document number, expiration date, and authorizations. CTC screenshot accepted)

* English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)

* Letter of Introduction

* Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters written within the last year)

* Resume

* Test Results/Materials (Basic Skills Requirement)

* Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate

Comments and Other Information

Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by the hiring administrators with details regarding interviews.

Please note:

This job posting is subject to change or closure at any time without prior notice. The Torrance Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer and does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or…