Job Description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER TO WORK AT OUR ALMANSOR ACADEMY CAMPUS IN SOUTH PASADENA. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FULL-TIME AT 40 HOURS HOURS PER WEEK.

Our SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS work with students who have a wide range of learning and emotional disabilities. You will inspire our students to ensure that all students with disabilities grow to their potential by providing academic support in a large group, small group, and individual instruction by adapting general education lessons to meet each students' needs.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED:

• Mild to Moderate Special Education Credential, eligibility for a PIP/STIP, or have status as being "Intern Eligible".
• Preference is given to candidates with special education and Welligent experience.
• Proven ability to work with individuals with severe language, learning, emotional and behavior disorders.
• Must be able to participate and complete mandatory CPI training and be able to utilize all aspects of this training within a classroom setting, on campus and during activities in the community when necessary.
• Must demonstrate an interest in furthering professional development and training, experience with individuals and/or families with exceptional needs.
• Must be willing to complete a mandatory 10-week graduate level training program “Taking Charge for Educators” and be able to utilize all aspects of this training within a classroom setting, on campus and during activities in the community when necessary.
• must clear a current background check through the FBI and DOJ.
• a current TB Test (within the last 2 months).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• proficient in the use of modern technology and office equipment.
• 1-3 years of experience in education.
• bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

AS A TEACHER AT IRL, YOU WILL:

• Assess the student's skills and learning requirements as needed.
• Develop related goals and objectives.
• Provide individualized instruction and support to students with special needs.
• Monitors student progress as described in student IEP’s.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict through the development and implementation of appropriate behavior management techniques..
• Coach/mentor teacher associates and aides.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

If you enjoy working with children and are interested in applying for the position, please contact the following Career Agent:

GREG COHEN

Email: gcohen@tesidea.com

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 a belief that every student has the ability to “take charge” of their own learning process, Dr. Lavelle established a unique environment, 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.

OUR MISSION: To empower individuals of all abilities to take charge of their own learning and lives, making it possible for them to be competent, caring and contributing members of society; and to provide learning opportunities for families, professionals, and communities to support those efforts.

AS PART OF OUR TEAM, FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ENJOY:

• health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policies (if eligible).
• up to 2 weeks paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 6 paid sick days.
• 403B retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• up to $2,500 in educational assistance.
• access to free employee assistant programs (EAP) 24/7.
• working with a team of dedicated professionals with a desire to make an impact in the lives of at-risk individuals.
• ongoing professional development and professional growth opportunities both in-house and up to $300 in CEU reimbursements.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

• be proactive and have a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• be an appropriate role model.
• thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
• be flexible and embrace change.
• demonstrate emotional maturity and responsibility.
• innovate and act as an entrepreneurial self-starter.
• accept and value diversity.
• maintain a professional demeanor, attire, work schedule, and work ethic.
• ability to analyze, organize, prioritize, and follow through on all duties and tasks as assigned.
• further develop professional and technical skills.

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: An employee may encounter a noise level that is usually moderate to loud and from time to time and can be emotionally unsettling due to the fact that we work with students who have the potential to act out aggressively. The work environment is usually comprised of adults, children, and professional staff in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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INSTITUTE FOR THE REDESIGN OF LEARNING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE IN EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONNEL PRACTICES ON THE BASIS OF 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.

Company Description

The Institute for the Redesign of Learning's Almansor Academy, provides basic education and related services to children with learning, language, developmental, behavioral and emotional needs. Our Day School Program recognizes that each child is a unique and dynamic human being. By empowering each person to Take Charge of his or her own learning process, Almansor's education and training programs have successfully restored the capacity of thousands of children, adults, caregivers and educators to become competent, caring, and contributing members of society.