Grade 1 - 5 Special Education at Frostig Center (OLD)
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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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Special Education Credential with Autism Authorization
History: The Frostig Center is a nonprofit state certified center in Pasadena, California. Dr. Marianne Frostig established the center over 60 years ago which is now known for specializing in working with students who have learning disabilities. Through our training programs, consultation services, and professional 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 students in grades 1-12. The Frostig Center School has openings for one elementary teacher (grades 1-5) beginning August 10th for the 2015-2016 school year. Frostig is a school that serves students with learning differences; all teachers must have a mild/moderate teaching credential from California with a Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Special Education.
- Credential Copy OR Letter(s) of Recommendation OR Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Special Education Credential with Autism Authorization
History: The Frostig Center is a nonprofit state certified center in Pasadena, California. Dr. Marianne Frostig established the center over 60 years ago which is now known for specializing in working with students who have learning disabilities. Through our training programs, consultation services, and professional 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 students in grades 1-12. The Frostig Center School has openings for one elementary teacher (grades 1-5) beginning August 10th for the 2015-2016 school year. Frostig is a school that serves students with learning differences; all teachers must have a mild/moderate teaching credential from California with a Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Special Education.
- Credential Copy OR Letter(s) of Recommendation OR Resume
Comments and Other Information
Job Description: Each teacher has a caseload of no more than 12 students with a full-time aide in each class. Elementary classrooms are self-contained programs with the teachers and aides responsible for content area instruction. Curriculum is adapted and is based on the Common Core Standards. Teachers in the academic program have planning for two periods during the day in addition to a 30 minute lunch period. Teachers are expected to be on site from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. although accommodations can be made for individuals who are attending university classes in the afternoons and evenings.
Frostig teachers collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team which includes on-site therapists, administrators, the Transition Coordinator, and the Social Skills Coordinator. Team meetings are held regularly to ensure the individual needs of the students are being met. Teachers are also expected to establish a positive, working relationship with the family of each student and to maintain open lines of effective communication with them throughout the year.
Other Responsibilities & Duties include:
• Write progress reports for each student
• Ensure students are working towards individualized goals
• Differentiate assignments and instruction to accommodate student learning needs
• Maintain pertinent records including daily lesson plans and attendance
• Submit weekly progress reports to parents
• Verify monthly attendance records
• Attend and participate in trainings and workshops as scheduled by school administration
• Prepare for annual and triennial IEPs, including assessing students, writing present levels, drafting new goals, and working in conjunction with IEP team members to ensure compliance with district and state laws.
• Attend IEP meetings and parent conferences
• Participate in other school events and activities
Credentials Required: Mild to Moderate Special Education Credential and Autism Authorization.
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please submit resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation via email to jenny@frostig.org.
Comments and Other Information
Job Description: Each teacher has a caseload of no more than 12 students with a full-time aide in each class. Elementary classrooms are self-contained programs with the teachers and aides responsible for content area instruction. Curriculum is adapted and is based on the Common Core Standards. Teachers in the academic program have planning for two periods during the day in addition to a 30 minute lunch period. Teachers are expected to be on site from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. although accommodations can be made for individuals who are attending university classes in the afternoons and evenings.
Frostig teachers collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary team which includes on-site therapists, administrators, the Transition Coordinator, and the Social Skills Coordinator. Team meetings are held regularly to ensure the individual needs of the students are being met. Teachers are also expected to establish a positive, working relationship with the family of each student and to maintain open lines of effective communication with them throughout the year.
Other Responsibilities & Duties include:
• Write progress reports for each student
• Ensure students are working towards individualized goals
• Differentiate assignments and instruction to accommodate student learning needs
• Maintain pertinent records including daily lesson plans and attendance
• Submit weekly progress reports to parents
• Verify monthly attendance records
• Attend and participate in trainings and workshops as scheduled by school administration
• Prepare for annual and triennial IEPs, including assessing students, writing present levels, drafting new goals, and working in conjunction with IEP team members to ensure compliance with district and state laws.
• Attend IEP meetings and parent conferences
• Participate in other school events and activities
Credentials Required: Mild to Moderate Special Education Credential and Autism Authorization.
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please submit resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation via email to jenny@frostig.org.