Are you passionate about special education and seeking a fulfilling full-time teaching opportunity? Look no further than the Institute for the Redesign of Learning. Based at our Pasadena campus, our exciting, collaborative, and multidisciplinary teaching team is seeking dedicated teachers to join our school team.
In this 40-hour-per-week position, you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of professionals. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a worthy organization– apply today!

Our Special Education Teachers take on the critical responsibility of managing a caseload of 12-14 students with IEPs. They oversee various aspects of their student's education, including curriculum delivery, behavior support, data collection, assessments, IEP writing, reports, and regular communication with parents/guardians. Additionally, our Teacher Specialists ensure their classroom's overall function and ecology, providing direction and supervision to Associate Teachers and Classroom Aides. They also serve as case managers for each student, collaborating with parents, outside supports/services, and external stakeholders. Through their efforts, our students are empowered to become competent, caring, and contributing members of society.

Salary Range: $5,709.17 - $7,144.93 per month

*Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).

As a Special Education Teacher at IRL, you will (list is not inclusive of all duties):

• prepare curriculum, lesson plans, and educational activities to support students in academic skill acquisition, personal/social development, and goal achievement.
• present classroom lessons and manage classroom ecology.
• maintain daily attendance records.
• interpret IEPs and create relevant materials related to goals and monitor goal progress.
• lead, manage, and supervise classroom support staff.
• create and present all relevant components of a student’s IEP according to required timelines.
• assist with students’ needs, including toileting, feeding, diapering, and handling equipment.
• coordinate services for students on caseload according to IEPs; caseload management includes contacting other outside support agencies to help students and families in all areas (ie, districts, probation, Wraparound, TBS, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Regional Center Case Managers, etc.).
• complete all necessary documentation, paperwork, reports, and/or logs promptly.
• advocate on behalf of the students and families.

Incentives and Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive total compensation package
• An excellent mentorship program and exceptional training provided
• Intentional professional growth plans (we promote from within!)
• Dedicated support from our Leadership Team 

• health, dental, and vision insurance and a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policy (if eligible).
• generous paid time off with up to 2 weeks of paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
• retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.

You will need the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for a temporary special education permit 
• 1-2 years experience working with students in a school setting
• Proficient in using modern office technology, equipment, and procedures, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Teams), Adobe, Zoom, basic email, and the internet, and able to learn and adapt to new systems and software
• Complete crisis intervention training and be able to utilize all aspects of this training within a classroom setting when necessary
• In Fall, complete a mandatory 10-week graduate-level training program as part of the conditions of employment
• Be able to participate in the planning, organization, implementation, and coordination of individual pupil and/or client programs
• Be willing to support extra-curricular activities actively and is available for related services activities at IRL
• Auto insurance liability coverage which meets the minimum for work-related travel (25/50k liability coverage)
• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel to more than one site on any given day
• Must clear a current background check through the FBI and state agencies
• A current TB Test (within the last 2 months)

Preferred qualifications include:

• California Education Specialist Credential – mild/moderate or moderate-severe
• 2-3 years experience working in a special education or therapy-based setting
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Environment & Physical Qualifications: An employee may encounter a noise level that is usually moderate to loud and, from time to time, can be emotionally unsettling because we work with students who have the potential to act out aggressively. While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to carry, push, pull, and move objects, e.g., student desks, chairs, and boxes. It may require frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing. In addition, they need to be able to perform physical management with students, e.g., physically prompt students who weigh up to 250 pounds, physically escort students and conduct physical containment of students in accordance with PRO-ACT, CPI, and/or other behavioral intervention system principles.

ABOUT IRL

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) is a multi-service, community-based Special Education, mental health, job development, and training facility for special needs children, students, and adults. IRL began in 1974 when its founder, Nancy J. Lavelle, Ph.D., created the Almansor Education Center located in a church on Almansor Street in Alhambra, California. With the belief that every student has the ability to “take charge” of their own learning process, Dr. Lavelle established a unique environment and individualized curriculum and created appropriate support and enrichment services designed to turn student and client learning failures into learning successes. Now over forty years later, the Institute for the Redesign of Learning offers six programs designed to provide a continuum of care for individuals with Special Needs, ages infants through adults, serving children, students, and clients throughout the greater Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley communities.

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.

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