Learning Center Teacher - Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Middle School - Open & Promotional

About the Employer

Welcome In support of the District's mission of student achievement, we as the Office of Human Resources, will recruit, develop, motivate and retain the most qualified individuals committed to creating a positive working environment District-wide. Demonstrating excellent personal and group performance, we will provide employment information to employees and to the greater community, to advise employees on District policies, procedures and regulations, and to maintain personnel records in order to support District staff in providing a quality education to all students in an environment that is safe and conductive to learning. The Torrance Unified School District, an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / American Disabilities Act Employer, does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, medical condition or physical or mental disability. The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education believes that the diversity that exists among the District's community of students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members is integral to the District's vision, mission, and goals. Addressing the needs of the most marginalized learners requires recognition of the inherent value of diversity and acknowledgement that educational excellence requires a commitment to equity in the opportunities provided to students and the resulting outcomes. To that end, Torrance Unified School District is committed to promoting the employment and retention of a diverse staff that reflects the student demographics of the community.

Job Information

Date Posted: 3/15/2023 Application Deadline: Until Filled Employment Type: Full Time Length of Work Year: 185 days Salary: Salary $54,035 - $108,026 Yearly Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1 Contact: Karena Ortiz Email: ortiz.karena@tusd.org Phone: 310-972-6079

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

Torrance Unified School District

LEARNING CENTER TEACHER

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Learning Center Teacher provides transition support to students with IEPs. Students are served in the Learning Center

for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day, based on individual needs in the least restrictive environment.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:

Site Administrator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Case manager to special education students in those academic areas identified in the student's Individual

Education Program (IEP), in accordance with California Education Code 56362.

2.Serves students who receive instruction in the Learning Center for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day,

based on students' individual needs in the least restrictive environment.

3.Provides equal access to curriculum for all students.

4.Coordinates IEP goals with Learning Center staff, General Education staff, and DIS service providers.

5.Participates and assists in job-related in-service education.

6.Assesses students' academic levels for updating student's yearly Individualized Education Program and assists in

developing/writing of IEPs.

7.Provides transition support to students as their needs change.

8.Adapts and modifies curriculum and activities, specified by the special education administrator as schedule

permits.

9.Provides supervision and assists in the training of assigned paraeducator support staff.

10. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings.

11. Advocates for quality educational services for all students with exceptional needs.

12. Participates in school site faculty meetings and district level special education meetings in order to keep informed

of district policies and procedures and to continue professional growth.

13. Evaluates students' progress on a regular basis, and refers students to the Individual Education Program Team for

any program or placement revisions.

14. Attends Collaborative Team meetings scheduled on a regular basis.

CREDENTIAL REQUIRED:

Learning Handicapped Specialist Credential, Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential, Resource Specialist Certificate,

Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential, or Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have a valid California Mild/Moderate teaching credential with Added Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or a Mild/Moderate Support Needs credential. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.

• Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)

• Credential Copy (Detailed printout of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)

• English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year. One should be from most current employer, if possible)

• Resume

• Test Results/Materials (CBEST)

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential

• Mild/Moderate

Must have a valid California Mild/Moderate teaching credential with Added Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or a Mild/Moderate Support Needs credential. In addition, must have CLAD or English Learner Authorization. CBEST (or other qualifying basic skills requirement as outlined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing) is required.

• Copy of Transcript (Official or Un-Official)

• Credential Copy (Detailed printout of CA credential w/expiration date and listed authorizations)

• English Learner Authorization (or CLAD)

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters of recommendation written within the last year. One should be from most current employer, if possible)

• Resume

• Test Results/Materials (CBEST)

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential

• Mild/Moderate

Comments and Other Information

All required documents MUST be scanned and attached prior to submitting an application for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selected applicants will be notified of time and place of interviews by the hiring administrator or his/her staff. We give up to seven (7) years of experience if the former position is 75% of the school year, you were under contract, the school is WASC accredited, and you are credentialed during your time of employment with that institution