Come Join Our Team at El Camino Real Charter High School and be part of our mission!
Our mission is to create an inclusive environment that prepares our diverse student body for the next phase of their educational, professional, and personal journey through a rigorous, customized academic program that inspires the development of students’ unique talents and skills, builds character, and provides opportunities for civic engagement and real-world experiences.
We provide a supportive and enriching environment for both students and staff. We are committed to academic excellence and fostering a strong sense of community.
We are currently looking for one Special Education Specialist Resource Teacher provides case management for and provides direct and indirect services to students with disabilities. The Education Specialist develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with other staff members.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as case carrier to assigned students with IEPs, including coordinating, preparing, and implementing IEPs for all students on caseload
- Provide direct services to students to support students’ ability to access the curriculum, which may be in a general education classroom, utilizing individual or small group instruction and appropriate
- Co-teach general education classes to facilitate and support student access to the general education curriculum
- Collaborate with general education teachers to develop learning strategies for diverse students needs and assist with curriculum adaptations and modifications according to student IEPs
- Conduct formal academic assessments and write legally defensible assessment reports
- Use data-driven techniques to set appropriate IEP goals for students
- Maintain accurate and complete student records
- Track all services provided in accordance with students’ IEP requirements
- Regularly communicate and collaborate with general education teachers, counselors, providers and administrators to support student needs
- Develop and implement Individual Transition Plans that are meaningful and include activities to support students’ post-secondary goals
- Maintain consistent communications with families regarding student progress
- Provide instruction consistent with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that is appropriate to meet students’ learning needs
- Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including the incorporation of technology in the learning process
- Create/maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical social and emotional development of students
- Maintain appropriate standards of pupil behavior, using classroom management and behavior management strategies and techniques, with a focus on positive behavior interventions
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
- Participate in staff development activities to maintain and improve job-related skills
- Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
- Keep informed about and comply with federal, state, SELPA, and school legal requirements, policies and procedures
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required
- Direct and support instructional assistant(s) in completing assigned tasks
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring:
- Appropriate California Credentials: Education Specialist - Mild Moderate Support Needs (MMSN)
- Embedded or added authorization: English Learner Authorization
- Embedded or added authorization: Autism Authorization (AAAS)
- Embedded or added authorization: Education Specialist Bridge Authorization Mild to Moderate
- Support Needs (highly preferred)
- Understanding of general special education assessment concepts and methods
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including 100% paid premiums on select medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
At El Camino Real Charter High School, we believe in investing in our staff and providing a positive and rewarding work experience. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students!
El Camino Real Charter High School is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to Equal
Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability.
