• Ability to learn laws, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to the Los Alamitos

• Successful classroom teaching experience with a passion for working with students

• Ability to assist teachers and parents in planning and implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Well-grounded in learning theory and fundamentals of positive behavioral interventions and supports

• Ability to work with students individually and in small or large groups

• Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent/designee

ASSIGNMENT

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with an individualized educational program (IEP); students with

• Provide direct instruction in assigned academic areas to enable students to access curriculum and benefit from their instruction

• Provide consultation, resource information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to parents and to regular

• Collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers

• Assess and observe student progress on a regular basis, revise IEPs as appropriate

• Serve as the case carrier for students and lead all aspects of IEP development

• Provide leadership and direction to instructional aides

• Serve as member of the site’s special education leadership team

• Work collaboratively with SELPA and other stakeholders

• Attend staff development as required and participate in providing staff development for general education staff

• Willingness to work and provide Extended School Year programs as needed

• 186 working days

SALARY AND BENEFITS
• Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule with starting salary between $74,293 (Step 1) - $113,158 (Step 10);

maximum outside years accepted nine; up to two years credit for Substitute Teaching experience

• Generous fringe benefit package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance for employee; dependent coverage

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Completed applications must be submitted through www.edjoin.org/losal and include the following supporting

documentation: A letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to work in Los Al), resume,
three (3) current letters of recommendation, copy of valid credential(s) or program status letter, CBEST verification or
equivalent and unofficial transcripts showing BA and higher

• Current employees only need to submit a letter of interest (Include: background, three critical skills, and why you want to

• Selected applicants will be notified of interview
• For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION PACKET: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 4pm