Special Education Teacher - Moderate / Severe - Green Dot Public Schools

Los Angeles, CA 90047

About the Job

OPPORTUNITY:
The opportunity to serve as a special education teacher with the Green Dot family is one of a kind. You will learn and grow alongside committed and passionate special education professionals that believe that equal access is the key to building the most effective and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. We are committed to providing educators with the tools necessary to provide the best quality services to our students with disabilities, and we have developed a collaborative approach between teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, school administrators, and all other service providers that are part of the service delivery model for our schools. In addition, as a learning organization, we are committed to the coaching of our special education teachers in the areas of compliance, program development, and collaboration.

Green Dot’s curriculum, while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards, allows teachers the flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures that every student is actively and effectively involved in their learning, with lessons tailored to meet rigorous academic standards while also addressing individual learning needs and styles. We are committed to ensuring our assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements and that we are equipping every student, irrespective of their background or circumstances, with the opportunities and support necessary to transform these opportunities into accomplishments.

This mission is the driving force behind our thriving professional development and growth programs, which support and challenge teachers to maximize their impact in the classroom and advance their careers as educational leaders. Acknowledging the importance of professional empowerment, Green Dot teachers are proudly represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association.

Visit https://careers.greendot.org/teachers/ to learn more about what it is like to be a teacher at Green Dot; https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ to check out our 2024-25 salary scale (with an accompanying salary calculator) and our robust benefit offerings; and https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy to view our Los Angeles middle and high school locations.

If you will be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern, Preliminary/Level I or Clear/Level II credential for Moderate/Severe or Extensive Support by July 2024, please apply now for our 2024-25 teaching positions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Instruction/Direct Services:

Provide instruction and services for those pupils whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and are assigned to receive support in the Special Day Program (SDP)
Provide support in all academic, behavior, transition areas and effectively instruct students in a small group setting (i.e., academic success class) and/or the general education classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher
Work as part of interdisciplinary team and within content areas plans accommodations/modifications necessary to provide access to students with disabilities to the core curriculum and/or alternative curriculum and behavior support plans
Co-teach general education classes to increase service delivery for special education students in the general education classroom
Provide consultation services as follows but not limited to: (1) utilization of evaluation data for the accommodation and modification of instruction and curriculum (2); identification and assessment of behavior patterns in pupils (3) application of effective classroom management techniques; (4) identification of resources appropriate to individuals with exceptional needs to staff members, parents, and parents/guardians
Collaborate with parents, administrators, testing specialists, school psychologist, social workers, and professionals to develop and monitor individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
Provide direct support to student success teams (SST) and 504 teams by developing intervention plans for at-risk-students
Provide workshops and professional development for staff in special education procedures/guidelines, accommodation/modification techniques and best practices on how to serve students with exceptional needs in the general education setting
Provide paraprofessionals with training in special education guidelines and implementation of students’ IEPs. Monitor paraprofessionals by developing system of accountability to ensure service delivery adhering to special education program requirements.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems

Coordination of IEPs/Services:

Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepares IEPs for students on caseload, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Participate as a member of the IEP Team in decisions regarding placement and in the development of an individualized education program for students with disabilities. Analyzes data when revising IEPs to provide accurate present level of performance
Coordinate: referrals and assessment procedures, individualized education program team meetings, the implementation of special education services provided to students with exceptional needs, collection of relevant information for those students referred to the individualized education program team, organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms

In addition, all Green Dot educators are expected to:

Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
Create a culture of learning in your classroom
Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning
Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional safety
Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate GDPS instructional methodologies
Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness
Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot Network
Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life

QUALIFICATIONS:
As an ideal candidate, you:

have a bachelor’s degree (required)
have a growth mindset and love of learning
have met the California Basic Skills requirement (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/basic-skills-requirement-(cl-667)
have strong knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act, California Standards Base instruction, Response to Intervention Framework, and Behavior Modification Strategies
have strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
display a relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality execution
are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
have excellent collaborative and organizational skills
have excellent verbal and written communication skills
have a strong ethical base and self-awareness
are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
For California-Based Educators:

Possess (or will possess by July 2024) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject* or Single Subject credential in English, OR
Eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in English (candidate must earn an Intern credential by July 2024), OR
Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP)

Notes for Multiple Subject Credential Holders:

If you hold a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject credential, you will also need a minimum of 12 post-secondary semester units in English and will only be eligible for English positions in our middle schools
Unfortunately, we are unable to hire teachers with a Multiple Subject Intern credential as our classes are departmentalized

For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants:

Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2024

COMPENSATION - SALARY:

For credentialed teachers, our 2024-25 salary scale ranges from $71,085 to $127,985, depending on your level of education and years of experience
For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program/intern-eligible, the 2024-25 salary range is between $62,316 and $63,866

Visit https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ to learn more, as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator.

COMPENSATION - BENEFITS:

In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):
100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents) - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more)
100% no-cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO, Kaiser HMO, MetLife and more) - visit https://tinyurl.com/27brsuyz for more information
Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (https://tinyurl.com/bx5r6w35), which is 100% reimbursable
Wellness programs and resources
Financial planning/coaching access
Student Loan forgiveness access
Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA
California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in years 4, 8 and 13*
Annual ‘exemplary attendance’ bonus*
Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
~198-day work year*

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks* (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day)
3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*subject to change

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill current openings as well as positions for the 2024-25 school year.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

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