Special Education Teacher
Lincoln Child Center (Oakland/East Bay, California)

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Special Education Teacher – Non-Public School

Looking to make a difference not only with your career, but also someone's life? Join an agency that truly cares!!

Lincoln Child Center prepares children with severe emotional disturbances to lead a healthy and normal life by providing them and their families with education and therapy in a healing environment. Established in 1881, Lincoln has served thousands of children. It is renowned for mental health, residential treatment and education programs.

The center’s services are located on a campus site in the Oakland Hills and in elementary and middle schools in Oakland and Pittsburg.

JOB SUMMARY:
Implement a quality, comprehensive and individualized instructional program in a special day class or in single subject classes for seriously emotionally disturbed children in a nonpublic middle or elementary school setting with a treatment milieu.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BA from an accredited college or university. MA in reading or learning disabilities preferred. California Special Education Teacher Credential, (LH or Mild/Moderate) or in a Special Education internship program by June 30, 2007. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE A MUST! Please do not apply if you do not have these qualifications, thanks! Additional training in child development or counseling or psychology preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Perferred experience teaching a special day class for seriously emotionally disturbed children. Experience in NPS setting is desired. Newly credentialed teachers encouraged to apply!

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client population. The ability to physically manage acting out behavior of children ages 6-15 years. The willingness and the ability to be Pro-Act trained. Physical fitness with the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, drop to one knee and get back up and safely contain a child in a restraint. Valid California driver’s license, a clear driving record and personal vehicle insurance coverage.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Under supervision of the Assistant Director for Educational Services, develop and implement a curriculum consistent with state requirements and individual student’s IEP and treatment goals and agency philosophyProvide direct supervision including the employment, discharge and periodic evaluation of classroom instructional assistants. Through this supervision enable IA to assist in instruction, child supervision and activity planning and meet goals of personal job satisfactionEnrich class and student’s educational programs to meet their individual needs, goals and interests using agency and community resourcesUse clinical insights, educational motivational techniques and a commitment to excellence in education to promote growth in the classroomMaintain all appropriate records including IEP’s, teacher files, lesson plans consistent with IEP goals and objectives, attendance records, clinical notes and other records as requiredAdminister periodic standard educational testing measures and use record of results to set individual goals and improve strategiesPrepare for and attend IEP’s. Conduct self in a professional manner and offer families compassion and supportParticipate in the planning for and supervision of children during milieu activities and events including field trips, parties, etc.Report through educational and clinical notes on children and participate in treatment team meetings as requestedDevelop and implement written lesson plans, that are marked by relevance to curriculum and individual child’s needs, creativity and ease of applicationWrite concise, legible, high quality Student Progress Reports as requestedWith help from the coordinator, develop a classroom budget, implement it consistently and maintain financial records in accordance with agency proceduresRespond with cooperation and flexibility when planned or unforeseen disruptions occur such as substitute staff, make up meetings, special events, etc.Use, care and ordering of classroom materials, supplies, texts and equipment and maintenance of related roomsProvide input in to all Intake and Discharge and grade level decisionsConduct parent/guardian conferences and maintain quality communication with student homes consistent with treatment program guidelinesDevelop effective classroom management techniques consistent with the use of back-up systems, IEP goals and treatment plans and agency policyProvide assistance to the Coordinator in monitoring DIS servicesParticipate in agency in-service training programPublic relation duties as requestedInstruct subordinates concerning all LCC safety policies, procedures, and rules, and enforcing these within work group. Ensure that subordinates attend all required safety training sessions. Require immediate reporting of all workplace hazards, safety rule violations, near misses, and work related injuries. Other duties as required.

Generous Benefits Package….. Best of all, you'll work with co-workers who are dedicated to something larger than a paycheck. They believe in making a difference.

Lincoln Child Center values a diverse workforce, we are an EOE.

For more information, visit our website: www.lincolncc.org