Special Education Teacher, RSP (internship or experienced)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Equitas Academy Charter #2: Middle - Los Angeles, CA 90005Special Education/RSP Teacher (internship or experienced)

Middle School, 5-8th grade

Start date: Immediate, 2016-17 school yearAbout Us
Equitas Academy Charter School was founded in 2009. We are a network of free public schools for families who believe their children deserve a high-quality education and challenging school experience. Our school model offers credentialed, passionate, and dedicated teachers and staff who are experts in their field. We currently serve over 1,000 students in Kinder-8th grade in two Elementary schools and one Middle school and will open up our second Middle School in August of 2017. Equitas Academy is based in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. We value:

High Expectations. Structured and disciplined classrooms, school-wide behavioral code of conduct, and school uniforms
College Readiness. Extended school day and year, enrichment activities, and preparation to enter top-performing middle, high schools, and, ultimately, college
A Family Partnership. Ongoing communication with parents about academic and behavioral progress, at-home visits by staff, and family workshops
A Safe & Supportive School Community. We help our children make positive choices through our school values of curiosity, optimism, gratitude, grit, self-control, social intelligence, and zest.
Our Mission & Success
To provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students ("scholars") to graduate from college-preparatory high schools, four-year colleges, and universities. Our school has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and Gold Ribbon School by the California Department of Education because of our commitment to data driven instruction to provide a rigorous and equitable education for all students.
To learn more about us, please visit our website at: http://www.equitasacademy.org
Equitas Academy Charter School is seeking a passionate educator to join our Special Education team at our Middle School. The RSP Teacher will provide special education services to students at Equitas Academy #2.Responsibilities for RSP Teachers

Provide instruction and support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals, as well as quarterly progress monitoring of each scholar's IEP goals
Ensure access to learning in the core program and guide progress toward standards and requirements.
Develop appropriate academic and behavioral goals based on Equitas Academy's standards and CA standards/Common Core
Knowledgeably identify and guide the implementation of appropriate accommodations, and/or modifications to ensure students' learning success in the general education classroom
Collaborate with a scholar's general education teacher, after school program leader, and testing coordinator, as required by a student's IEP, and provide appropriate documentation for participation with accommodations in standardized testing
Facilitate and lead IEP meetings, conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports and maintain inter-agency and district contacts regarding IEPs
Understand guidelines for suspension and expulsion of students with IEPs and ensure procedural rights
Develop and implement appropriate Behavior Support Plans or behavior management techniques for use in instructional and interpersonal activities
Collaborate with administrators, teachers and instructional assistants in developing and monitoring the success of students in the general education program
Develop positive relationships with parents, engaging them in the IEP process by conducting interviews and conferences with parents and discussing student progress on an ongoing basis
Develop, coordinate and provide ongoing professional development activities for general and special education teachers
Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state and SELPA regulations
Maintain knowledge of current regulations and best practices pertaining to special education
What Equitas Academy Can Offer You!

Consistent behavior management systems and a structured classroom environment
School-wide student culture and alignment
Consistent and individualized coaching for teachers
Opportunities for improving our instructional and cultural model
Competitive compensation, performance-based increases, and a strong benefits package
A focus on transparency and communication
A supportive, likeminded, and joyful professional community
Four weeks of Professional Development in the Summer and continuous weekly and differentiated PD throughout the school year
Strong commitment to our Core Values for Professionals and for Scholars
Monthly employee recognition and celebration through our Equitastic and Core Value awards
Visit http://www.equitasacademy.org/pages_inc/job_opportunities.jsp to complete an application.Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.QualificationsMinimum qualifications:

Valid California Education Specialist credential; Internship fine
A belief in structured classroom environments and high expectations for all students
Demonstrated, quantifiable and objective student performance gains with English Language Learners
Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including those with special needs and low skill level
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, especially with parents and community members
Basic understanding of data analysis
2-3 years of urban teaching preferred
Bilingual-Spanish highly preferred