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

• Successful classroom teaching experience and the design and implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic success
• A results-oriented, goal-driven, collaborative approach to work
• Ability to assist teachers, staff members, and parents in planning and implementing student educational programs
• Ability to work with students individually, and in small or large groups; ability to direct staff to work with students

ASSIGNMENT
• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with an individualized educational program (IEP) in a Preschool Special

Day Class (SDC) serving students with autism, severe language disorders, moderate to severe delays in cognitive functioning
or other similar needs. In some cases, a definitive diagnosis for student handicapping condition has not been made.

• Serve as the case carrier for students; Serve as a member of the site’s special education leadership team.
• Provide leadership and direction to instructional aides.
• Design and implement positive behavior intervention plans for students.

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

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

• 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: Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 12pm