Crescent Valley Public Charter School Ii Hiring for Special Education Teacher at Visalia, CA Full Time

Full Time, Monday – Friday

$79,500 annualized (Clear Credential)

$68,900 annualized (Prelim Credential)

Credentialed Special Education Teachers receive a Sign-On stipend bonus of $14,000 as well as a $100 Individual Education Plan (IEP) stipend.

Intern Teachers receive a Sign -On stipend bonus of $2,500 as well as a $100 Individual Education Plan (IEP) stipend.

Help Us Change Lives

We live by the motto that “There is a Student in Front of Everything We Do” and we are very passionate about it. Do you have a passion to work with students? If so, then this is an exciting opportunity for you! You’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students supporting their growth and development. Remember that teacher who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

Learn more about us at https://learn4life.org/

How You Will Make an Impact

The Teacher Position will plan, organize and implement an appropriate personalized instructional program in a learning environment that guides, supports, and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential, completion of diploma requirements and post-secondary transition plan. This Position will collaborate with other Instructional Staff and school personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Develop, review and regularly update personalized academic plans based on students transcripts, assessment data, career pathway planning (CTE), post-secondary goals, and progress towards those goals

Create and maintain an effective learning environment by modeling positive and respectful behavior, upholding and supporting high academic expectations, and maintaining positive and professional relationships with colleagues, students and parents

Meet with students at their scheduled appointment dates and times

Conduct effective student appointments; preparing for and delivering instruction, engaging students in goalsetting, monitoring of progress and preparation for completion of graduation requirements

Assign appropriate courses of study

Refer students to core subject area teachers when necessary

Establish and communicate learning objectives and content standards to be assessed

Plan, prepare for and deliver instructional activities to facilitate learning experiences

Provide a variety of learning materials and resources to support independent learning

Identify and implement instructional strategies and resources to meet students varying needs

Engage students in academic conversations that elicit critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication

Connect instruction to real-world experiences and students post-secondary goals

Regularly check for understanding and provide clarifying and/or enrichment information

Carefully observe, review and evaluate student homework and tests to assess and monitor progress

Grade course homework, projects, and tests

Provide students with meaningful feedback to enhance learning and improve achievement

Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students

Instruct and monitor student progress in the use of online learning materials and technology

Provide appropriate accommodations, modifications and interventions for English Learners, students with 504 Plans, and Special Education students

Model and guide students to develop strategies that foster independent learning skills such as, goal-setting, time management, and accessing/utilizing resources

Use relevant technology to support instruction

Administer diagnostic assessments according to guidelines set forth by the Organization and site

Regularly communicate necessary information to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs

Refer students to support structures; tutors, intervention programs, labs, counselors, and other wrap around services as appropriate

Manage student behavior in the Resource Center by enforcing rules and disciplinary systems of the Center

Prepare for and facilitate positive parent conferences

Keep updated with developments in subject area curriculum, teaching resources and methods

Maintain accurate and complete records of student progress and development

Monitor credit completion rates of students

Monitor student attendance

Claim and report daily attendance

Keep student work folders neat and organized

Close out student folders in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines

Generate report cards in accordance to Organization/Charter procedures and guidelines

Document and review student notes and parent/student contacts in Contact Manager

Update all necessary records accurately and timely as required by law, Organizational policies, school regulations, and independent auditors

Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching practices through professional learning communities, student study teams, department meetings, and student retention meetings

Participate in Professional Development opportunities as needed

Follow established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).

Attend all required meetings and graduation ceremonies

Administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC:
Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelines

Excellent reading and writing Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to meet required Program deadlines

Ability to work with a diverse student population

Ability to work in a team environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild-Moderate) or (Moderate-Severe)

English Language and Autism Authorizations

Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended

Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship

Successful passing of the California Basic Skills Exam

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, in addition to a variety of educational software programs

General Office skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mental Demands: high workflow management, high project coordination.

Finger Dexterity: using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.

Talking: especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Average Hearing: able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Average Visual Abilities: ordinary acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or operate machinery.

Physical Strength: sedentary work. Sitting most of the time, and occasionally exerts up to 10 lbs. of force (almost all office jobs).

Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, repetitious exacting work required.

Working in a noisy, distracting environment with frequent deadline pressures.