Posted 2mo ago

Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate)

@ Stars Behavioral Health Group
Torrance, California, United States
$75k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:delivering instruction, supervising students, maintaining records
Requirements Summary:Bachelor's degree with teaching authorization; 1 year experience in general or special education; enrollment in credential program for Mild/Moderate.\n
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Job Summary

The Teacher is responsible for delivering to each assigned student a comprehensive academic program that is standards-based, linked IEP goals and objectives, and tailored to each individual strengths, needs, grade level, and functioning level.  Furthermore, the teacher is responsible for maintaining a structured, therapeutic, and positive educational environment in the context of school-wide policies and procedures. Ensures adequate visual and auditory supervision of all assigned students during school hours.  Write and follow lesson/unit plans aligned with educational assessment and school curriculum guidelines, as well as IEP goals and public school texts.   Provides clear expectations, feedback, and background information to any assigned classroom assistant.  Maintains timely written attendance and grade records, as well as any additional assigned educational record-keeping responsibilities. Instructs students in all assigned academic subjects, routinely observes and tracks students’ verbal and non-verbal behavior, based on I.E.P. goals, and is prepared to report any significant changes in behavior, educational performance, and medical or psychiatric condition. Plans and supervises educational field trips and special events.  Meets with other school and clinical staff regularly to discuss educational and behavioral progress of students.  Plans and supervises educational field trips and special events. Participates in quality assurance and improvement efforts, as assigned by Principal and all necessary professional development opportunities necessary to maintain fidelity to adopt instructional strategies and care models.  Participates in quality assurance and improvement efforts, as assigned by principal and understands and implements all school-adopted behavioral support strategies and system

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What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):




  • Bachelor’s degree/Experience: Either of the following: a) Minimum of 1 year experience teaching children or youth full-time in an academic setting or b) Minimum of 1 year experience working full-time with children or youth with severe emotional/behavioral challenges in a special education setting




  • Teaching Authorization/Credential: Both of the following: a) Meet all requirements to receive authorization by State of California to i. Teach assigned student population (examples include: Internship Permit and Emergency Permit) ii. Teach all assigned subject areas at the assigned secondary grade level (Examples include Single Subject Credentials, and Subject coursework) b) Enrollment in any credential program necessary to maintain authorization and progress toward a full special education credential (California Special Education Teaching Credential (Preliminary Level I) and the authorized field required for teaching assignment (must be Mild/Moderate)




 


How you will make a difference (job overview):


 


The Teacher is responsible for delivering to each assigned student a comprehensive academic program that is standards-based, linked IEP goals and objectives, and tailored to each individual strengths, needs, grade level, and functioning level.  Furthermore, the teacher is responsible for maintaining a structured, therapeutic, and positive educational environment in the context of school-wide policies and procedures. Ensures adequate visual and auditory supervision of all assigned students during school hours.  Write and follow lesson/unit plans aligned with educational assessment and school curriculum guidelines, as well as IEP goals and public school texts.   Provides clear expectations, feedback, and background information to any assigned classroom assistant.  Maintains timely written attendance and grade records, as well as any additional assigned educational record-keeping responsibilities. Instructs students in all assigned academic subjects, routinely observes and tracks students’ verbal and non-verbal behavior, based on I.E.P. goals, and is prepared to report any significant changes in behavior, educational performance, and medical or psychiatric condition. Plans and supervises educational field trips and special events.  Meets with other school and clinical staff regularly to discuss educational and behavioral progress of students.  Plans and supervises educational field trips and special events. Participates in quality assurance and improvement efforts, as assigned by Principal and all necessary professional development opportunities necessary to maintain fidelity to adopt instructional strategies and care models.  Participates in quality assurance and improvement efforts, as assigned by principal and understands and implements all school-adopted behavioral support strategies and system


 


Division/Program Overview:




  • A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents




  • Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide




  • Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988




  • Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School – 24/7 locked facility




  • Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program




 

Salary Info

74,880+