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McKinley Children's Center

Special Education Teacher (Extensive Needs)

McKinley Children's Center, San Dimas, California, United States, 91773

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Special Education Teacher (Extensive Needs) McKinley:

Youth, Family, and Community are what we are all about! We offer a great working environment and benefits package! McKinley encourages growth so that you can Be your Best H.U.M.A.N.

At McKinley employees share a set of guiding principles: We embrace a culture that is Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. - H.U.M.A.N.

The Company:

McKinley is a highly respected welfare organization with a comprehensive array of programs and services – which touch nearly 1,800 lives annually – including short term residential treatment program (STRTP), Foster Care, Adoptions, Mental Health Services, and Special Education. McKinley has 5 locations throughout southern California with our main campus located in San Dimas. We embrace a culture that is H.U.M.A.N.- Hopeful, Understanding, Moral, Awesome, Nurturing. McKinley has created a Hopeful environment, in which we choose optimism in finding the motivation to achieve our greatest dreams. We are a team dedicated to Understanding individual needs and do so by listening and embracing each individual’s stories. We strongly embrace our agency’s Morals by treating everyone with kindness and respect. At McKinley, we acknowledge our team member’s and clients’ Awesome qualities by celebrating what makes each individual unique. We are dedicated to Nurturing a Trauma-Informed Integrated Care approach that has created a unique culture within the organization. We celebrate diversity by our commitment to cultivating an inclusive and affirming environment for all.

The Position:

Our Special Education teachers play a vital role in planning, organizing, and delivering specialized instructional programs in a special education elementary or secondary learning environment, guiding and encouraging students to develop and fulfill their academic/ behavioral potential. Teachers work under the general supervision of the Principal and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range:

$70,304 - $76,000 annually

Our people are the heart of our organization, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- we offer a company defined contribution of $620/month

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company match up to 3%

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Credit Union Membership

Training Opportunities to Further Personal and Professional Growth

Qualifications:

Experience working with students with learning, emotional, and behavioral disabilities, autism spectrum, speech and communication disorders preferred

Preferred: Prior teaching experience in a non-public school special education setting

Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and other office-related software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

General administrative and clerical abilities

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, tuberculosis (TB) test, and drug screening

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and implement engaging daily lessons aligned with the approved curriculum

Conduct pre- and post-testing using standardized teacher-developed tests for each student

As part of the team, develop, implement, and present IEPs in collaboration with students, parents, and other educators

Manage classroom behavior in a respectful, structured, and trauma-informed manner

Maintain accurate and timely records, progress reports, and documentation as required

Demonstrate competency in all subject areas and schedule the classroom day to include instruction in all curriculum areas

Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Meetings

Collaborate with the team to develop and implement effective instructional strategies

Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure student success

Supervise Instructional Aides assigned to the classroom

Actively participate in the agency’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan

Must maintain an active teaching credential, license, or permit

Use of a personal cell phone for work-related communication when agency radios and phones are not easily accessible

Ability to transfer classrooms as needed

Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries at all times

Represent the agency in a professional, respectful manner when interacting with internal and external stakeholders

Complete all onboarding requirements within the designated time frame and remain in compliance with agency expectations for timely review and acknowledgment of policies, procedures, and trainings

Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Why Should You Apply?

Our Mission- work for an organization that makes a real difference in people’s lives

Competitive pay

Several benefit options

Employee tuition reimbursement

Great training for staff

Join McKinley to Be Your Best H.U.M.A.N.

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