Interim Special Education Teacher; Inclusion - Valor Academy Elementary School

Job Details

Job Location:

VAES - North Hills, CA 91343

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $ per year

Status:
Fulltime, Exempt, 11-month

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non‑profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life.

Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world.

• Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission, values, and high standards for student behavior.
• Build positive, restorative relationships with students and create safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with leaders and colleagues; participate in professional development and school‑wide culture events.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and staff while modeling professionalism.
• Support school operations as needed (attendance, supervision, calendar commitments, and other duties).

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards‑aligned lessons that meet diverse student needs.
• Differentiated instruction for English Learners, students with IEPs, and a range of learning styles.
• Maintain accurate grade books, provide timely feedback, and communicate with families about student progress.
• Create a positive classroom culture and implement school‑wide programs to support learning.
• Engage in weekly coaching, implement feedback, and collaborate with the Inclusive Education team.
• Instructional Specialist Teachers (ISTs) plan push‑in and pull‑out instruction with general education peers to align to grade‑level instruction.
• ISTs and Special Day Class (SDC) teachers plan lessons that support students in meeting their IEP goals.
• SDC teachers serve as the primary instructors in smaller settings, spanning 3‑4 grade‑levels with up to 12 students per grade span.

• Develop, manage, and uphold IEPs, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, track services in Welligent, and provide timely progress reports.
• Collaborate with General Education, ELD, and Inclusive Education teams to support accommodations and co‑teaching.
• Conduct academic assessments (e.g., Woodcock Johnson IV) and complete compliance documentation.
• Support student achievement through data‑driven instruction, tutoring, and individualized interventions.

• Bachelor’s degree
• CA Education Specialist Credential (intern credential also considered)
• Possession of an English Learner Authorization, Bilingual, Cross‑Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate, Cross‑Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate, or Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC) required.
• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable, but not required.

• Commitment to Educational Excellence – belief that every child deserves a high‑quality education that prepares them for college and beyond.
• Whole‑Child & Inclusive Teaching – ability to support all students with modifications, accommodations, and high expectations in an equitable, anti‑racist classroom.
• Growth Mindset & Collaboration – open to feedback, self‑reflection, and continuous learning while working closely with colleagues.
• Problem‑Solving & Innovation – willingness to analyze challenges, implement creative solutions, and adapt to meet student needs.
• Data‑Driven & Engaging Instruction – uses student data to inform teaching while fostering a joyful and well‑managed classroom.
• Tech‑Savvy & Adaptable – competent with technology and eager to leverage it for student success.

• Analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli.
• Understand and analyze written and spoken English.
• Coping effectively with stressful situations and time constraints.
• Make sound…