History: The Frostig Center is a nonprofit state certified center in Pasadena, Californai. Dr. Marianne Frostig established the center over 60 years ago and is known for specializing in working with students who have learning disabilities. Through our training programs, consultation services, and processional publications, as well as our school, summer school and summer workshops we have been able to share our expertise with people all over the world. Our staff finds this to be a warm and enriching work environment utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach. The Frostig School serves grades 1-12.

Job Description: The teacher has a caseload of no more than 12 students with a full-time aid. The typical schedule involves teaching four high school classes among which are science (earth, life or physical), health, pre-algebra and/or English/Language Arts (double period). Preference will be given to those who can also teach Spanish. Teachers in the academic program have planning for two periods and a lunch period. Teachers are expected to be on site from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The teacher will work with a teaching assistant, as well as collaborate within an interdisciplinary team including on-site therapists, Transition Coordinator and Social Skills Coordinator. Students' length of stay at Frostig can range from two to eight years. Four to 10 students graduate per year. Other students may dual-enroll at Frostig and a general education school within the geographic area.

Other Responsibilities & Duties: Writes progress reports for each student, maintains pertinent records including daily lesson plans and attendance, weekly reports to parents, monthly attendance records, and ongoing reports such as classroom reports and IEP/cycles.

Effectively and accurately keeps each family apprised of student progress and establishes a positive working relationship with the family. Attends and participates in staff and in-service training meetings, two parent-teacher conferences per student per year, case conferences, school special events, and workshops as scheduled by school administration. Attends annual orientation and weekly mandatory Team meetings.

Prepares annual IEPs and data for triennial assessment working in conjunction with the IEP & Testing Coordinator to ensure compliance with district and state laws. Attends IEP meetings with school district personnel.

Credentials Required: Mild to Moderate Special Education Credential and Autism Authorization.

If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please respond to jenny@frostig.org by June 20, 2015.