Primary School SPED Teacher

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free public charter school located on two new state-of-the-art campuses TK through Grade 12 in Delano CA serving 2000 students and TK through Grade 12 in Lost Hills CA serving over 400 students. The longer school day and extended school year give our students an academic edge preparing them for college and beyond. Our schools provide a top learning environment including: 

•  Fully equipped science labs  
• State-of-the-art technology  
• Art  
• Music  
• Athletic programs  
• Learning gardens and our farm-to-table cafeterias  
• On-campus student health center  
• Collaborative and supportive teaching teams  
• Professional development and growth  

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Qualifications :

• Current California Education Specialist credential (mild/mod) required
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs and behavior support plans
• Proficient in technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skills and Traits:

• Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter instructional skills and resource materials for courses taught
• Participate in the development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and/or digital arts into all subject areas.
• Creates lesson plans aligned with CCSS and departmental standards.
• Familiarity with growth mindset project/inquiry-based learning core competencies and authentic assessment
• Proven record of developing clear and highly organized yearlong curriculum maps units and lesson plans tied to goals/objectives and student expectations
• Maintains a safe organized classroom that supports students independent learning collaboration and choice.
• Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction.
• Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations in which students are engaged and incorporates mutual respect while providing cooperative learning opportunities.
• Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students parents staff and community members by communicating in a tactful courteous and confidential manner.
• Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible.

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Office environment; fast-paced work constant interruptions.
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read prepare and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling bending at the waist and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.

Pay Range: $66745.12 - $110152.35. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.  

Additional Information :

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage dental vision and life insurance at no cost to the employee. We also offer an optional 403b with company match as a supplement to STRS retirement pension. In addition employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym. 

Quality of Life in the Central Valley: 

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west Californias Central Valley is one of the worlds most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Companys agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life low cost of living and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting fishing skiing and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. 

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression transgender status sexual stereotypes age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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