Special Education Teacher Mild to Moderate
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Job Title
Special Education Teacher (Mild to Moderate Credential)
Division/Program
Star View Adolescent Center / South Bay High School
Starting Compensation
68,096.00 - 72,000.00 USD Per Year
Working Location
Torrance, CA
Working Hours/Shift
Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
What SBHG Brings To You (benefits)
Competitive compensationCompany paid benefits package including medical, dental and vision and many other voluntary benefits for employeesGenerous vacation and holiday payOn the job training including paid CEU opportunities and career developmentAMFT, ACSW and APCC’s receive supervision for BBS hours (when applicable)Click here to learn more: https://www.starsinc.com/careers/employee-benefits
What You Bring To SBHG (qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree and Three (3) years’ experience teaching children or youth with severe emotional/behavioral challenges in full time academic setting orMaster’s degree and Two (2) years’ experience teaching children or youth with severe emotional/behavioral challenges, full-time academic settingCalifornia Special Education Teaching Credential (Preliminary Level I) and the authorized field required for teaching assignmentAny additional authorization needed to teach secondary students in all assigned subject areas
How You Will Make a Difference (job Overview)
The Teacher is responsible for delivering to each assigned student a comprehensive academic program that is standards-based, linked IEP goals and objectives, and tailored to each individual strengths, needs, grade level, and functioning level. Furthermore, the teacher is responsible for maintaining a structured, therapeutic, and positive educational environment in the context of school-wide policies and procedures. Ensures adequate visual and auditory supervision of all assigned students during school hours. Write and follow lesson/unit plans aligned with educational assessment and school curriculum guidelines, as well as IEP goals and public school texts. Provides clear expectations, feedback, and background information to any assigned classroom assistant. Maintains timely written attendance and grade records, as well as any additional assigned educational record-keeping responsibilities. Instructs students in all assigned academic subjects, routinely observes and tracks students’ verbal and non-verbal behavior, based on I.E.P. goals, and is prepared to report any significant changes in behavior, educational performance, and medical or psychiatric condition. Plans and supervises educational field trips and special events. Meets with other school and clinical staff regularly to discuss educational and behavioral progress of students. Plans and supervises educational field trips and special events. Participates in quality assurance and improvement efforts, as assigned by Principal and all necessary professional development opportunities necessary to maintain fidelity to adopt instructional strategies and care models. Participates in quality assurance and improvement efforts, as assigned by principal and understands and implements all school-adopted behavioral support strategies and system
Division/Program Overview
A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescentsServing up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewideIntensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School – 24/7 locked facilityMultidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information
svacrecruit@starsinc.com
SBHG and its affiliates acknowledge all COVID 19 vaccination guidelines and mandates recommended by the State of California Department of Public Health. For more details, please see: https://covid19.ca.gov/workers-and-businesses/#vaccination-testing-requirements
Grade State Range: 65,126.41 - 91,176.98 USD Annual
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