Special Education Teachers, RSP (Internship or Experienced) for 2017-18 School Year

Level Experienced

Description

Special Education/RSP Teacher (Internship or Experienced)

Multiple Elementary and Middle School Positions

Start Date: August 2017

Equitas Academy Charter School was founded in 2009. We are a network of free public schools for families who believe their children deserve a high-quality education and challenging school experience. Our school model offers credentialed, passionate, and dedicated teachers and staff who are experts in their field. We currently serve over 1,000 students in Kinder-8th grade in two elementary schools and one middle school and will open up our second middle school in August of 2017. Equitas Academy is based in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. We value:

• High Expectations. Structured and disciplined classrooms, school-wide behavioral code of conduct, and school uniforms
• College Readiness. Extended school day and year, enrichment activities, and preparation to enter top-performing middle, high schools, and, ultimately, college
• A Family Partnership. Ongoing communication with parents about academic and behavioral progress, at-home visits by staff, and family workshops
• A Safe & Supportive School Community. We help our children make positive choices through our school values of curiosity, optimism, gratitude, grit, self-control, social intelligence, and zest.

To provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students ("scholars") to graduate from college-preparatory high schools, four-year colleges, and universities. Our school has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and Gold Ribbon School by the California Department of Education because of our commitment to data driven instruction to provide a rigorous and equitable education for all students.

Equitas Academy Charter School is seeking passionate educators to join our Special Education team. The RSP Teacher will provide special education services to students in grades K-8th.

• Provide instruction and support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals, as well as quarterly progress monitoring of each scholar's IEP goals
• Ensure access to learning in the core program and guide progress toward standards and requirements.
• Develop appropriate academic and behavioral goals based on Equitas Academy's standards and CA standards/Common Core
• Knowledgeably identify and guide the implementation of appropriate accommodations, and/or modifications to ensure students' learning success in the general education classroom
• Collaborate with a scholar's general education teacher, after school program leader, and testing coordinator, as required by a student's IEP, and provide appropriate documentation for participation with accommodations in standardized testing
• Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports and maintain inter-agency and district contacts regarding IEPs
• Understand guidelines for suspension and expulsion of students with IEPs and ensure procedural rights
• Develop and implement appropriate Behavior Support Plans or behavior management techniques for use in instructional and interpersonal activities
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers and instructional assistants in developing and monitoring the success of students in the general education program
• Develop positive relationships with parents, engaging them in the IEP process by conducting interviews and conferences with parents and discussing student progress on an ongoing basis
• Develop, coordinate and provide ongoing professional development activities for general and special education teachers
• Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state and SELPA regulations
• Maintain knowledge of current regulations and best practices pertaining to special education

Consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environment

School-wide student culture and alignment

Consistent and individualized coaching for teachers

Opportunities for improving our instructional and cultural model

Competitive compensation, performance-based increases, and a strong benefits package

A focus on transparency and communication

A supportive, likeminded, and joyful professional community

Four weeks of Professional Development in the Summer and continuous weekly and differentiated PD throughout the school year

Strong commitment to our Core Values for Professionals and for Scholars

Monthly employee recognition and celebration through our Equitastic and Core Value awards

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid California Education Specialist credential (Internship fine) required
• English learner authorization
• A belief in structured classroom environments and high expectations for all students
• Demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains with English Language Learners
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members
• Basic understanding of data analysis
• 2-3 years of urban teaching preferred
• Bilingual-Spanish highly preferred