24-25 SY Special Education Teacher

RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHERORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:ICEF (Inner City Education Foundation) Public Schools is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving communities in the South Los Angeles area. ICEF Public Schools operates high-quality, tuition-free, public charter elementary, middle and high schools. ICEF’s vision is to transform South Los Angeles into a stable, economically vibrant community by providing first-rate educational opportunities for students within their school communities.POSITION SUMMARY:The opportunity to serve as a special education teacher with the ICEF family is one of a kind. You will learn and grow alongside committed and passionate special education professionals that believe that equal access is the key to building the most effective and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. We are committed to providing educators with the tools necessary to provide the best quality services to our students with disabilities.Reports to: School PrincipalREPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Teach the knowledge and skills, nurture the confidence and character, and inspire the passion needed for our students to achieve their goals.Teaches and instructs pupils with special learning needs in subject matter areas, auditory and visual perceptual training and fine and gross motor skill development.Utilizes an adopted course of study, curriculum and instruction guidelines and other materials to develop lesson plans and teaching outlines designed to remediate student eligibilities.Utilizes a variety of specialized methodology to provide instruction and to assist other instructional personnel.Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the history and background of pupils with learning disabilities.Designs educational programs to meet individual learning needs.Individualizes instructional processes and adapts instructional delivery systems as needed.Manage compliance of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs.Provides individual and group instruction in remediating student learning disabilities.Employs a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques.Assists in the coordination of the individual education program planning team.Records and reports perceptions of student progress.Prepares, administers, scores and records the results of criterion-referenced and group standardized tests.Counsels, confers and communicates with parents and instructional personnel concerning student progress.Assists students in a mainstream classroom instructional program.Utilizes a variety of instructional skills and methods.Performs other duties as assigned.Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree – required, Master’s - preferredPossession of a valid (internship, preliminary, or clear) Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate.Possession of either a Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language or Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; a Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; a Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or a Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate is desirable.Desire to teach in an urban school environment.Confident in managing student behavior.Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change easily.Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core Values.Must ensure achievement of ICEF’s mission.Must have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school.Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels in a respectful manner.Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.Must attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as required.Must have reliable and insured transportation.Must have a valid California Driver’s License.Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ and FBI Clearance.WORKING ENVIRONMENTFrequent local travel and occasional out-of-town may be required for trainings, seminars, or workshops. This position will work in a shared office space and will be required to visit school sites frequently.EDUCATIONRequired:Bachelor’s Degree in any fieldPreliminary Mild to Moderate Education Specialist Credential or Teacher Intern CredentialPreferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, or related fieldClear Mild to Moderate Education Specialist CredentialMaster’s Degree in Special EducationSalary:Commensurate with Experience

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