Special Education Teacher Sunrise School

Do you want to work with a great team to help students overcome challenges?  Would you like to be associated with the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays? 

We are currently seeking a Special Education Teachers for our Sunrise School on our Culver City Campus!

Sunrise School offers comprehensive special education day school programs for students, ages 5 through 21, with moderate to severe global delays associated with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. The primary goal is to enable each student to realize his or her fullest potential in the areas of independence and skill level across all academic areas.

With a multidisciplinary team of professionals, Sunrise provides a wide range of learning opportunities that foster growth in all essential areas. This integrated educational program promotes communicative, behavioral, academic, motor, adaptive and independent living skills, as well as social and emotional. 

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:   

• $10,000 Sign-on-bonus for Moderate/ Severe credentialed Teachers  
• $3,500 Sign-on-bonus for Intern or PIP/STSP eligible Teachers (CBEST required)  
• Competitive salary    
• Reimbursement of CEUs    
• Tuition reimbursement towards earning a Special Education Credential    
• Mentor teacher opportunities    
• 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance    
• 403b Retirement Plan    
• Flexible Spending Account    
• Small class sizes with Instructional Aide support and a multi-disciplinary approach    
• Employee Assistance Program    

EXCITING RESPONSIBILTIES:   

• Plan, coordinate and implement individual student programs    
• Select appropriate curriculum content for each student    
• Determine appropriate, measurable goals and objectives for each student    
• Write individual education plans (IEPs) and participate in IEP meetings    
• Employ a trans-disciplinary approach to education, conferring with team members as appropriate for particular issues    
• Prepare or secure necessary instructional materials    
• Modify activities and adapt materials to promote student success    
• Design and use instructional grouping patterns that are varied and flexible, including individual, small group, and whole class instruction    
• Employ clear, predictable daily and weekly schedules, which accommodate students' needs    
• Prepare a weekly plan book to detail lesson plans, grouping, activities, staff assignments, and other relevant information    
• Employ appropriate, individualized teaching and reinforcement techniques to maximize student achievement        

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:   

• Bachelors in Education or a related field is required.     
• Mild/moderate Special Education credential is required; OR the ability to qualify for an Intern Credential, Provisional Internship Permit or Short-Term Staff Permit (CBEST certification is required to qualify for these permits).    
• Experience teaching students with autism and/or learning disabilities is preferred.     
• Experience teaching Spanish to students in a professional setting.         

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.