Overview

Beach Cities Learning is looking for a full-time Mild to Moderate Support Need Special Education Elementary (K-6) Teacher or Teacher Intern for 24/25 SY.

The classroom has no more than 12 students. The position is located in West Covina, CA.

Beach Cities Learning (http://www.beachcitieslc.com), a Learn Behavioral Family of Companies division (http://www.learnitsystems.com), is a certified K -12 Private Day School approved by the California Department of Education to provide Special Education Services to the students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities.

Beach Cities Learning utilizes a highly-structured, school-wide Positive Behavioral Supports program that teaches students Academic, Social/Emotional Problem-Solving and Strategies. All DCS teachers and support staff are trained in a unique methodology that assists students with maintaining Positive Choice-Making. We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families.

Beach Cities Learning offers a competitive compensation plan(45-60K annually), comprehensive benefits and 401(k)plan, paid holidays and personal time off, also we have a tuition reimbursement for up to $ 2000 per year. Relocation assistance is available for out-of-state candidates.

Responsibilities

Special Education Teachers work in a school-based setting and are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an individual instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with policies.

• Develop and implement student Individual Education Plans.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. 
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.

Qualifications

• Valid California Special Education Credential or General Education Certificate ( would need to enroll into the Emergency Special Ed program in this case)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 1 year of experience working with students with emotional disabilities preferred.
• Spanish speaking a plus. Not required.

Beach Cities Learning/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

· Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time 

· Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) such as: therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs 

Compensation Range

$52000 - $65500 / year