Resident Teacher on Assignment- Juvenile Court Schools - Los Padrinos School at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
** THIS POSITION IS FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE ** GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The RTA will be under the supervision of the Director Assigned to Juvenile Halls or their designee. The RTA will provide direct instruction and/or special education services to students enrolled in the juvenile halls/camps. This position will be flexible in nature as the daily enrollment of the juvenile halls/camps is ever changing. The candidate will need to possess the ability to adapt to ever-changing classroom situations, deal effectively with students who may exhibit emotional and learning disabilities, as well as students who are resistant to learning. The preferred candidate shall be knowledgeable of the IEP process, including the assessment and writing of IEP’s and or relief to teachers prepping for IEPs. The candidate must have the ability to work productively and positively with others from diverse backgrounds in complex situations. The basic understanding of how to schedule and write an IEP, develop goals and objectives, and how to present this information in an IEP meeting is critical. The ability to take direction from the PAU administrators on short notice is vital. The RTA will cover multiple general and special education classrooms daily when teachers are attending an IEP meetings, or for longer periods when coverage of classroom is necessary due to enrollment and class assignment variations. The ability to teach any high school subject on an interim basis is necessary. Travel to and from multiple Court School placements within Los Angeles County may be required. The candidate must have a strong desire to further personal growth through professional reading, professional collaboration and training. The RTA is a unique position that will offer the opportunity to work in a fluid, dynamic environment and assignments to a specific juvenile hall or camp may be temporary in nature. This position may serve more than one site throughout a school year; this individual will
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of three (3) successful years of teaching experience, preferably in a juvenile court or alternative high school setting, in special education or general education or any combination. • Experience in writing integrated lesson plans and implementing IEP benchmarks and assessments. • Training and certification in the following areas is highly desirable: Road To Success Academy Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Universal Design for Learning, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Trauma Informed, Suicide Prevention, Child Abuse Reporting. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. See below for step-by-step instructions.): REQUIRED: • Must hold a valid Clear Multiple Subjects or Single Subject CA teaching credential. • Must have English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent). • A valid California Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate) may be appropriate depending on the assignment (and is required if the teacher is in a Special Education assignment for 20 or more days). • Valid California Driver’s License and vehicle required
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified applicants are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A Letter of Interest • Credentials with document number. • A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent supervisor.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (List of 3 References from previous supervisors; one must be your current or most recent supervisor (PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: • Minimum of three (3) successful years of teaching experience, preferably in a juvenile court or alternative high school setting, in special education or general education or any combination. • Experience in writing integrated lesson plans and implementing IEP benchmarks and assessments. • Training and certification in the following areas is highly desirable: Road To Success Academy Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Universal Design for Learning, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, Trauma Informed, Suicide Prevention, Child Abuse Reporting. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. See below for step-by-step instructions.): REQUIRED: • Must hold a valid Clear Multiple Subjects or Single Subject CA teaching credential. • Must have English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent). • A valid California Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate) may be appropriate depending on the assignment (and is required if the teacher is in a Special Education assignment for 20 or more days). • Valid California Driver’s License and vehicle required
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified applicants are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A Letter of Interest • Credentials with document number. • A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent supervisor.
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Other (List of 3 References from previous supervisors; one must be your current or most recent supervisor (PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Contact Dr. Bryan Johnson Johnson_Bryan@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.
Comments and Other Information
Contact Dr. Bryan Johnson Johnson_Bryan@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.
Application Deadline
4/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$73,677 - $138,351 Annually
$73,677 - $138,351 Annually
Length of Work Year
Twelve Months-218 days
Employment Type
Full Time