RSP Teacher at Valiente College Preparatory Charter School
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Duties The employee will perform such duties as Valiente College Preparatory Charter School may reasonably assign and the employee will abide by all the school’s policies and procedures as adopted and amended from time to time. The employee further agrees to abide by the provisions of Valiente‘s charter and the Employee Handbook. The employee will be employed as a Resource Special Education Teacher and will perform a full range of duties including, but not limited to: ? Oversee/manage a caseload of special education students and the implementation of their IEP in inclusive, self-contained, and pull-out settings. ? Ensure appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated in IEP. ? Ensure compliance by the school with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to students with IEPs and students referred to special education. ? Ensure that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality, provided in the LRE, and are aligned with students’ IEPs. ? Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including a process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA. ? Facilitate IEP meetings using a strength-based and family-centered approach. ? Coordinate with the student's special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner and all stakeholders are prepared for IEP meetings. ? Coordinating with the special education team to complete semester IEP progress reports and provide reports to parents/guardians. Provide training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, related service providers, and support service professionals on case management: use of special education computer systems, goal writing, progress reports, annual reviews, and parent communication. ? Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards-ba
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Special Education Teacher & Coordinator About Valiente College Preparatory The mission of Valiente College Preparatory is to educate students in grades 4-8 to lead lives of scholarship and integrity. Through a mission-driven culture and innovative design incorporating an extended school day, small school community, and rigorous standards-aligned academic instruction, Valiente College Preparatory provides all families in the Southeast Los Angeles community with a choice to prepare for higher education. Position Overview Serves under the supervision of the Executive Director. Primary functions are to facilitate special education students’ academic success by coordinating and implementing IEP and 504 Plans; manage contracts and agreements with SELPA and special education service providers; document special education student progress and outcomes; identify and address specific needs of students; and improve all students’ academic success by leading Professional Development opportunities pertaining to differentiation and special education. Responsibilities: Leadership Skills and Characteristics Foster a school culture and community which embraces and celebrates all students Support the Executive Director Director in providing professional development and growth of faculty Administer, teach, and lead professional development when appropriate Provide all relevant data, reports, and information to the administrative team Advise the Executive Director regarding monthly reports to the Board of Directors Academic Accountability Committee relating to population of students with disabilities. Comply with the charter, accountability requirements, and all relevant law Administrative Duties Increase student achievement via quality instructional methods Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education assessments curriculum Monitor student progress, participating in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate Ensure that students have appropriately written IEPs Develop and implement plans following a process that reviews and considers all relevant factors including assessment data, curriculum-based measurements and input from all team members Monitor the plan to ensure program compliance: that required timelines are being observed; that direct services, accommodations, modifications and other services indicated on the plan are being implemented across all school settings; and that the student is benefitting from the services provided Coordinate the provision of all specialized services at the school, including IEPs and 504 plans Coordinate the school’s SST (Student Success Team) process and lead SST meetings when appropriate Provide all necessary resources, training, and materials to the teaching staff to effectively raise academic achievement of students requiring specialized services Assist in student recruitment and family outreach Design the school’s academic standards, benchmarks, assessments, and curriculum to align with state and national standards Assist in the planning and implementation of Summer PD Prepare and submit timely reports and evaluations to the Executive Director and all external agencies and funding sources as required Teach as needed Perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director In addition to the performance duties described above, the following is understood: The employee must file in the Valiente College Prep office proof that he/she has been found free from active tuberculosis as required by law; failure to do so may result in termination of employment. The employee shall be evaluated and assessed on a continuing basis. If the employee is not performing satisfactorily according to the standards approved by the Executive Director, employment may be terminated. This is an at-will employment, which means that either employee or employer may terminate the position without cause at any time. This position requires flexibility. As a growing charter school facing numerous changes and requirements from the California Department of Education and Los Angeles County Office of Education, we, in turn, must change our policies, procedures, and requirements of our employees and students, often without much warning. As an employee of Valiente College Preparatory the employee is expected to support the policies of the school and represent them positively to the school and general community. Qualifications and Experience Valid Special Education Credential Strong commitment to the mission and vision of our college preparatory school in an underserved community Experienced in education, strategic planning, and staff development Unwavering in pursuit of excellence even in the face of difficult opposition and challenges Teaching experience in urban areas with marked success and quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state averages Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of teachers Analytical problem-solver and solutions-oriented strategic thinker who overcomes difficult organizational challenges Three to five years of urban teaching and educational leadership experience is preferred Spanish language fluency is preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
Special Education Credential
Requirements / Qualifications
Special Education Credential