What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 Special Education Teacher - Mild/Moderate - ALL LEVELS - Applicant Pool OPEN, PROMOTIONAL & TEMPORARY position at Torrance Unified School District?
Torrance Unified School District
LEARNING CENTER TEACHER
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Learning Center Teacher provides transition support to students with IEPs. Students are served in the Learning Center
for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day, based on individual needs in the least restrictive environment.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Site Administrator
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Case manager to special education students in those academic areas identified in the student’s Individual
Education Program (IEP), in accordance with California Education Code 56362.
2. Serves students who receive instruction in the Learning Center for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day,
based on students’ individual needs in the least restrictive environment.
3. Provides equal access to curriculum for all students.
4. Coordinates IEP goals with Learning Center staff, General Education staff, and DIS service providers.
5. Participates and assists in job-related in-service education.
6. Assesses students’ academic levels for updating student’s yearly Individualized Education Program and assists in
developing/writing of IEPs.
7. Provides transition support to students as their needs change.
8. Adapts and modifies curriculum and activities, specified by the special education administrator as schedule
permits.
9. Provides supervision and assists in the training of assigned paraeducator support staff.
10. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings.
11. Advocates for quality educational services for all students with exceptional needs.
12. Participates in school site faculty meetings and district level special education meetings in order to keep informed
of district policies and procedures and to continue professional growth.
13. Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis, and refers students to the Individual Education Program Team for
any program or placement revisions.
14. Attends Collaborative Team meetings scheduled on a regular basis.
CREDENTIAL REQUIRED:
Learning Handicapped Specialist Credential, Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential, Resource Specialist Certificate,
Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential, or Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential.
LEARNING CENTER TEACHER
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Learning Center Teacher provides transition support to students with IEPs. Students are served in the Learning Center
for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day, based on individual needs in the least restrictive environment.
DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Site Administrator
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Case manager to special education students in those academic areas identified in the student’s Individual
Education Program (IEP), in accordance with California Education Code 56362.
2. Serves students who receive instruction in the Learning Center for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day,
based on students’ individual needs in the least restrictive environment.
3. Provides equal access to curriculum for all students.
4. Coordinates IEP goals with Learning Center staff, General Education staff, and DIS service providers.
5. Participates and assists in job-related in-service education.
6. Assesses students’ academic levels for updating student’s yearly Individualized Education Program and assists in
developing/writing of IEPs.
7. Provides transition support to students as their needs change.
8. Adapts and modifies curriculum and activities, specified by the special education administrator as schedule
permits.
9. Provides supervision and assists in the training of assigned paraeducator support staff.
10. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings.
11. Advocates for quality educational services for all students with exceptional needs.
12. Participates in school site faculty meetings and district level special education meetings in order to keep informed
of district policies and procedures and to continue professional growth.
13. Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis, and refers students to the Individual Education Program Team for
any program or placement revisions.
14. Attends Collaborative Team meetings scheduled on a regular basis.
CREDENTIAL REQUIRED:
Learning Handicapped Specialist Credential, Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential, Resource Specialist Certificate,
Mild/Moderate Specialist Credential, or Moderate/Severe Specialist Credential.
Salary : $61,395 - $121,089
