Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate)

About Da Vinci Schools We are a thriving non-profit network of free, public charter schools open to all students in California. Da Vinci Schools operate five high schools, a unique elementary model combining homeschool with on-campus instruction, and a post-secondary pathway leading to college degree completion. At Da Vinci, students are preparing for college, career and life simultaneously through a project-based, real-world curriculum that is shaped by industry and higher education partnerships to ensure our students have access to a broad range of choices when they leave Da Vinci. Our student community is comprised of close to 2,700 students in grades TK-16 from 119 zip codes across Los Angeles County. Our student demographics are: 85% identify as students of color, 38% qualify for free or reduced-price meals, 4% are English language learners, and 12% receive special education services. Da Vinci Schools has received national recognition as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations and 1 of only 10 schools in the U.S. to win a $10 million XQ ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. Dr. David Brown, the former executive director of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, said, "Da Vinci Schools are among the very finest I’ve seen.” Get to know Da Vinci Schools through the following video and website: https://vimeo.com/77631211 http://davincischools.org/ ***We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE*** Required: Educational Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate), including English Learner and Autism Authorization Da Vinci Schools is looking to hire 1 Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year at Da Vinci Rise High School. Interested parties are encouraged to apply by clicking on the red "CLICK HERE TO APPLY (OFFSITE)" button. You will be redirected to the Da Vinci Schools application portal to apply and upload your cover letter and resume. Under the direction of the school administrator and Director of Special Education, the Special Education Resource Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with mild to moderate disabilities. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, modifications and other needed supports. Da Vinci Schools are project based, college preparatory schools, each with a distinct focus which drives the curriculum students take in addition to their A-G college preparatory requirements. As a project based school, class curricula are centered around projects, which teach students the essential skills and knowledge of a course. We work extremely closely with our grade level teams – you must like working with other people! You will be planning interdisciplinary projects with your grade level team that teach students both 21st century skills as well as subject area content.