Special Education Teacher at Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services
About the Employer
For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Supervises, protects and cares for children both individually and in groups at all times; Assists each child in working with a group and in handling individual problems; Administers discipline and sets limits for behavior; Documents student progress; identifying the possible need for professional services and communicating such findings to professional staff. Responsible for total operation of one classroom. Supervises and trains the assigned Credentialed 30-Day Substitute Teacher Assistant in the classroom; as well as assist with supervising Adult Assistants assigned to the classroom. Implements token economy and a level system in classroom and works one-to-one with students on their assignments. Grades students’ assignments as they are completed. Documents goals and objectives and lesson plan commensurate with all Instructs students in a variety of subjects. Meets with other school personnel and clinical staff members to discuss students’ educational and behavioral progress; Completes and/or supervises completion of the following documents: IEP’s, Incident Reports, LAUSD bi-yearly reports, quarterly summaries, report cards, special contracts, etc. Attends Treatment Planning Reviews (TPRs) as assigned and is part of each student’s Treatment Team; Familiar with the growth, development, and range of treatment needs of adolescents and/or children. Time management.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a California issued Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate with AAAS (Added Autism Authorization), or a California issued Education Specialist Credential Moderate/Severe. Experience working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents preferred.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have a California issued Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate with AAAS (Added Autism Authorization), or a California issued Education Specialist Credential Moderate/Severe. Experience working with emotionally disturbed children and adolescents preferred.
Comments and Other Information
We will connect with new graduate students, those interested in receiving training, it will depend on where you are in your program. This will be discussed during your interview. Your school must have a contract on file with us, and you must have a special education focus. Additional details will be provided after reviewing your educational and work experience to see if you qualify.
Comments and Other Information
We will connect with new graduate students, those interested in receiving training, it will depend on where you are in your program. This will be discussed during your interview. Your school must have a contract on file with us, and you must have a special education focus. Additional details will be provided after reviewing your educational and work experience to see if you qualify.