2025-26 Middle High School Special Education MildModerate Teachers current openings may also be available

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OPPORTUNITY
The opportunity to serve as a special education teacher with the Green Dot family is one of a kind. You will learn and grow alongside committed and passionate special education professionals that believe that equal access is the key to building the most effective and comprehensive programs for students with disabilities. We are committed to providing educators with the tools necessary to provide the best quality services to our students with disabilities and we have developed a collaborative approach between teachers school psychologists paraprofessionals school administrators and all other service providers that are part of the service delivery model for our schools. In addition as a learning organization we are committed to the coaching of our special education teachers in the areas of compliance program development and collaboration.

Green Dots curriculum while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards allows teachers the flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures that every student is actively and effectively involved in their learning with lessons tailored to meet rigorous academic standards while also addressing individual learning needs and styles. We are committed to ensuring our assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements and that we equip every student irrespective of their background or circumstances with the opportunities and support necessary to transform these opportunities into accomplishments.

This mission is the driving force behind our thriving professional development and growth programs which support and challenge teachers to maximize their impact in the classroom and advance their careers as educational leaders. Acknowledging the importance of professional empowerment Green Dot teachers are proudly represented by the Asociacin de Maestros Unidos (AMU) an affiliate of the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association.

Visit https://greendot/teachatgreendot/ to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current 202425 salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator).
Visit to learn more about our robust benefit offerings and https://tinyurl/mub9tvxy to view our Los Angeles middle and high school locations.

If you will be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern Preliminary/Level I or Clear/Level II credential for Mild/Moderate Needs by July 2025 please apply now for our 202526 teaching positions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Instruction/Direct Services:
> Provide support in all academic behavior and transition areas and effectively instruct students in a small group setting (i.e. academic success class) and/or the general education classroom in collaboration with the general education teacher
> Provide instruction and services for those pupils whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or who are assigned to receive support in the Mild to Moderate Special Day Program (SDP)
> Work as part of an interdisciplinary team and within content areas plans accommodations/modifications necessary to provide access to students with disabilities to the core curriculum and/or alternative curriculum and behavior support plans
> Coteach general education classes to increase service delivery for special education students in the general education classroom
> Provide consultation services as follows but not limited to: 1 utilization of evaluation data for the accommodation and modification of instruction and curriculum 2 identification and assessment of behavior patterns in pupils 3 application of effective classroom management techniques; 4 identification of resources appropriate to individuals with exceptional needs to staff members parents and parents/guardians
> Collaborate with parents administrators testing specialists school psychologists social workers and professionals to develop and monitor individual educational plans designed to promote students educational physical and social development
> Provide direct support to student success teams (SST) and 504 teams by developing intervention plans for atriskstudents
> Provide workshops and professional development for staff in special education procedures/guidelines accommodation/modification techniques and methodologies on how to serve students with exceptional needs in the general education setting
> Provide paraprofessionals with training in special education guidelines and implementation of students IEPs. Monitor paraprofessionals by developing a system of accountability to ensure service delivery adhering to special education program requirements
> Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students needs and progress. Confer with parents or guardians other teachers counselors and administrators to resolve students behavioral and academic problems

Coordination of IEPs/Services:
> Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare IEPs for students on caseload as required by laws district policies and administrative regulations
> Participate as a member of the IEP team in decisions regarding placement and in the development of an individualized education program for students with disabilities. Analyzes data when revising IEPs to provide accurate present level of performance
> Coordinate: referrals and assessment procedures IEP team meetings the implementation of special education services provided to students with exceptional needs collection of relevant information for those students referred to the IEP team organization and distribution of special education media and materials for resources in general education classrooms

In addition all Green Dot educators are expected to:
> Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
> Create a culture of learning in your classroom
> Engage in datadriven planning and assessment of student learning
> Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students emotional safety
> Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate GDPS instructional methodologies
> Engage in critical reflection constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness
> Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot Network
> Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college leadership and life

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate you

> have a bachelors degree (required)
> have a growth mindset and love of learning
> have strong knowledge of the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act California Standards Base instruction Response to Intervention Framework and Behavior Modification Strategies
> have strong content knowledge pedagogical understanding and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
> display a relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality
> are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
> have excellent collaborative and organizational skills
> have excellent verbal and written communication skills
> have a strong ethical base and selfawareness
> are dependable humble have a sense of humor and a rocksolid commitment to Green Dots mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an allinclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it intended to be an allinclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
For CaliforniaBased Educators:
> Possess (or will possess by July 2025 a valid California Preliminary/Level I or Clear/Level II Education Specialist credential for Mild/Moderate Needs OR
> Be eligible for a California Education Specialist Intern credential for Mild/Moderate Needs (candidate must earn an intern credential by July 2025 OR
> Eligible for a ShortTerm Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP)

For OutofState or NonCredentialed Applicants:
> Prior to applying visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2025

COMPENSATION SALARY
> For credentialed teachers our current 202425 salary scale ranges from $71085 to $127985 depending on your level of education and years of experience
> For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program/interneligible the current 202425 salary range is between $62316 and $63866

Visit https://greendot/teachatgreendot/ to learn more as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator.

COMPENSATION BENEFITS
In addition Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> 100 nocost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents) a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai Huntington Memorial Torrance Memorial UCLA and more)
> 100 nocost premium options for dental and vision coverage as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO Kaiser HMO MetLife and more) visit for more information
> Employee Assistance Program 100 employerpaid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance 100 employerpaid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance 100 employerpaid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> A CTCapproved mentorbased Teacher Induction Program (https://tinyurl/3wnz3nvd) which is 100 reimbursable
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Student Loan forgiveness access
> Asociacin de Maestros Unidos (AMU) membership an affiliate of the CTA and NEA
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation with both employee and employer contributions
> Higher longevity salary step increase in years 4 8 and 13*
> Annual exemplary attendance bonus*
> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
> 198day work year*

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall worklife balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing missiondriven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity)
> 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall Winter and Spring breaks* (which include the Thanksgiving Christmas and New Years holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day Presidents Day Cesar Chavez Day Memorial Day Labor Day and Veterans Day)
> 35 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*Subject to change

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

In addition to positions for the 202526 school year we may also have current openings available.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities and we recruit employ support compensate and promote employees without regard to their actual or perceived race religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices) color national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken) physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS) medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status (including registered domestic partnership status) sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) gender (including gender identity and expression) parental status age (forty 40 and over) sexual orientation Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status citizenship immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employmentbased visa nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employmentbased visa.

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