Special Education Teacher

The Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) is a TK-8 dual language public charter school with the mission to bring together a diverse community of learners where cultural and individual differences are the building blocks of academic, social, and intrapersonal success. MLC is diverse by design – aligning policies, programs, and curriculum to support bi-literacy, social emotional wellness, family and community engagement, global competency and social justice. Our four anchors guide our staff and school community in leading this organization and in preparing our students to become bilingual, biliterate global citizens.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion -our students recognize different perspectives and points of view, valuing diversity and creating inclusive spaces through equitable learning. 

Global Citizenry and Bi-Literacy - our school is a community. Our graduates become adults with self- and social-awareness, allowing them to communicate ideas in two languages and with diverse audiences.

Social and Environmental Justice -our students are committed to take action against injustice. They are active in their local communities and knowledgeable about topics that impact our world.

Social-Emotional Competency - our entire team is compassionate and committed to teaching about social-emotional wellness. We give our students and parents the tools to strengthen their mental health and to be better humans. 

MLC is located in Canoga Park in the heart of the San Fernando Valley.

Special Education at MLC are responsible for fulfilling the educational and behavioral goals for students with IEPs or 504s and to provide and/or oversee educational service minutes to students on the caseload. Special Education Teachers must conduct educational assessments and monitor continuous growth of students. In support of MLC’s model for inclusion, Special Education Teachers work collaboratively with General Education Teachers and other service providers to ensure students are included to the extent possible in the general education curriculum. Special Education Teachers are required to attend all IEP and 504 meetings related to students on their caseload, and to work with general education teachers to prepare data for the meetings. Special Education Teachers at MLC commit to professional growth and development and participate fully in opportunities for professional development to improve practice and meet school-wide goals.

Special Education Teachers must be committed to preserving the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of the school. This includes collaborating with the school community to maintain a positive learning environment promoting values such as respect, safety, mutual support, motivation, and personal growth. Special Education Teachers report to the Director of Student Services.

Salary Range is $61,846 - $89,427 depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that students are developing MLC’s Academic Competencies, Global Competencies and Social Emotional-Competencies, and Behavior Standards
• Provide direct instruction in academic areas to special education students on a one-to-one or small group basis, both in the resource room and in the general education classroom. 
• Consult with parents and general education teachers regarding students who are receiving special education services, so as to assure that their needs are appropriately met. 
• Collaborate and plan with general education teachers (attend grade level planning once every two weeks) to coordinate push-in services for students on caseload.
• Monitor student progress on a regular basis; participate in the review, revise individualized education plans, as appropriate. 
• Conduct bi-lingual academic assessments for initial, triennial, or re-evaluation and present information to parents at an IEP meeting. Will provide assessment data to the school psychologist.
• Evaluate and review students’ academic progress for existing IEPs, assess students in the area of academics for initial, tri-annual, and re-evaluations as assigned.
• Refer students who do not demonstrate appropriate progress to the Director of Student Services.
• Create and maintain Individual Education Plans (IEP) records on the LAUSD Welligent Database.
• Document 300 minutes on a weekly basis before Friday at 4:00 pm.
• Create Student Profile for students with IEPs and make sure each teacher the child works with has one.
• Support Social Bunches program along with other identified staff to support students with social deficit skills during the school day. The program may be before or after school.
• Share information and provide consultation regarding children’s needs and strengths with parents and staff and encourage participation in the process of developing a plan in relation to those needs and strengths. 
• Create behavior support plans for identified students and monitor their progress and adjust when needed. 
• Welcome open inquiry and peer feedback and review. 
• Participate in school-wide events such as but not limited to Back-To-School Night, Open Houses, and Parent-Teacher Conferences 
• Attend Professional Development and Staff Meetings as well as during schedule PD Days in the Summer and throughout the school year.
• May facilitate a PD for staff, based on the discretion of the Director of Student Services.
• Writing IEPs may happen after school hours. 
• Participate on school governance committees and in decision-making process. 
• Meet with Director of Student Services weekly for supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services Assistant and/or designee.

• California Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Constructive teaching methodology
• Pedagogy focused on social emotional learning, content integration, student-driven instruction, and project-based learning

Benefits:

• Salary Range: $61,846 - $89,427
• Sick and personal days
• Health insurance
• State Retirement Plan
• Professional development
• Opportunities for growth in the organization

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• MLC’s Board Policy requires all staff to provide evidence of current COVID-19 vaccinations, Clearance with the Department of Justice, and a current TB test.