What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Waldorf Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher position at El Rio Community School?
Public Waldorf Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher at El Rio Community School
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(323) 352-8034
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About the Employer
El Rio Community School is community-based independent TK-8 public charter school located in the culturally rich area of Northeast LA that is guided by the core principles of Public Waldorf Education through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We seek to cultivate a relationship-based school culture that supports joyful, collaborative learning and leadership. Students’ curiosity and imagination are fostered through an arts-integrated, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate curriculum. By engaging children’s heads, hearts and hands, we strive to develop free-thinking individuals with respect for themselves, their community, and the planet. El Rio is actively committed to using a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging lens to examine traditional Waldorf practices. We are dedicated to creating a school culture and curriculum that honors and reflects our community. Within this community, we seek to nurture children in their strengths while fostering a growth mindset and the ability to work through challenges. Using experiential learning and an arts-infused curriculum, we strive to instill in our students a sense of reverence and responsibility for all life on earth and a deep understanding of our interconnectedness as global citizens. We are focused on graduating lifelong learners and innovative, compassionate human beings who lead their lives and communities with purpose and integrity.
Job Summary
Job Summary
El Rio Community School seeks a compassionate, organized, and collaborative Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher to support students with learning differences in accessing a developmentally aligned, Waldorf-inspired public school education. The RSP Teacher plays a vital role in supporting students with IEPs by developing and delivering individualized instruction, collaborating with classroom teachers, and guiding families through the special education process. The ideal candidate values whole-child education, believes in the potential of every student, and can balance compliance with creativity in meeting student needs. Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate or equivalent) - Experience developing and implementing IEPs in compliance with state and federal guidelines - Familiarity with or willingness to train in Waldorf education and developmental pedagogy - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Collaborative, flexible, and student-centered mindset - Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
Requirements / Qualifications
- Valid California Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate or equivalent) - Experience developing and implementing IEPs in compliance with state and federal guidelines - Familiarity with or willingness to train in Waldorf education and developmental pedagogy - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Collaborative, flexible, and student-centered mindset - Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
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