SDC - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Preschool at Arcadia Unified School District Application Deadline 7/15/2024 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 7/1/2024 Contact Anne Pyle Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $76,742 - $152,166 Annually Add'l Salary Info $76,742 - $152,166/school year;highest initial placement is based on all prior creditable years of full time or min 75% FTE/ verified teaching experience Length of Work Year 186 Days (starting 8/13/24) Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essen... more details
SDC - SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - Preschool at Arcadia Unified School District
Application Deadline
7/15/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/1/2024
Contact
Anne Pyle
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$76,742 -
$152,166
Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$76,742 - $152,166/school year;highest initial placement is based on all prior creditable years of full time or min 75% FTE/ verified teaching experience
Length of Work Year
186 Days (starting 8/13/24)
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the site principal and with support from district personnel, the instructor serving in this position will provide an educational program for preschool students with autism who require intensive instruction. The program will be specifically designed, based upon each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), and will utilize research-based practices in the field of autism to meet the needs of each student.
The instructor develops daily lesson plans for the class and for students, based on individual needs, to help them access preschool activities. The instructor provides individual and small group instruction consistent with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of each student; develops and implements a classroom positive behavior support program based on the principles of applied behavior analysis; provides a classroom environment that facilitates the students’ progress toward learning appropriate preschool activities and social skills; develops appropriate goals and objectives based on assessment and observational data; and participates with the IEP team in planning an individualized education program for each student.
Requirements:
Evidence of successful teaching of students with disabilities in a special education or supervised training assignment. Basic knowledge of research-based teaching methodologies in instruction of preschoolers with autism (e.g. PECS, structured teaching, discrete trial teaching, development of play skills); professional knowledge of the behavioral characteristics of autism and methods of communicating with and instructing students; knowledge of early childhood development; and the ability to collaborate and work with members of the education team and parents.
Requirements / Qualifications
1) Early Childhood Special Education Credential (Detailed copy - must be current and reflect effective / expiration dates)
If you are currently finishing student teaching, but do not yet have a CA credential issued by CTC, please provide written documentation from the university that you are on track to finish with an anticipated completion date listed.
2) EL Certification (CLAD,etc)
3) Three (3) current letters of reference/recommendation
4) Current Resume
5) Transcripts - BA/BS degree and beyond
6) CBEST or BSR equivalency as approved by CTC.
7) Cover Letter
8) CSET/Exam Score reports
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for July 23, 2024.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Arcadia Unified School District offers a free BTSA/Induction program to clear your special education credential.
The district offers $1,020.50 per month toward purchase of health/welfare benefits package.
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ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic
information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. This
non-discrimination policy covers Family and Medical Leave and Pregnancy Disability Leave.
Harassment of any kind is prohibited in our work environment.
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