5-8-2023

Los Alamitos Unified School District
10293 Bloomfield Street, Los Alamitos, California 90720

562-799-4700, HR Dept Ext. 80410

EDUCATION SPECIALIST TEACHER – 100%

MILD/MODERATE – HIGH SCHOOL

2023-2024 School Year
The Los Alamitos Unified School District is committed to creating and supporting a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal

opportunity employer that considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,

non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other bias covered by appropriate law.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate with Autism and English Learner authorization) required

(credential must be completed by August 10, 2023)

• NCLB compliant

• Commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision and priority goals

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of

stakeholders

• Ability to learn laws, policies, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to the Los Alamitos

Unified School District

• Successful classroom teaching experience with a passion for working with students

• Ability to assist teachers and parents in planning and implementing Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Well-grounded in learning theory and fundamentals of positive behavioral interventions and supports

• Ability to work with students individually and in small or large groups

• Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Superintendent/designee
  

ASSIGNMENT

• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with an individualized educational program (IEP); students with

mild/moderate qualifying conditions

• Provide direct instruction in assigned academic areas to enable students to access curriculum and benefit from their instruction

• Provide consultation, resource information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to parents and to regular

staff members

• Collaborate and co-teach with general education teachers

• Assess and observe student progress on a regular basis, revise IEPs as appropriate

• Serve as the case carrier for students and lead all aspects of IEP development

• Provide leadership and direction to instructional aides

• Serve as member of the site’s special education leadership team

• Work collaboratively with SELPA and other stakeholders

• Attend staff development as required and participate in providing staff development for general education staff

• Willingness to work and provide Extended School Year programs as needed

• 186 working days
  

SALARY AND BENEFITS
• Placement on Teachers’ 2023-2024 Salary Schedule: $74,293 - $144,350 annually

• Generous fringe benefit package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance for employee; dependent coverage

available

APPLICATOIN PROCEDURE
• “Certificated Employment Application” and instructions are available on our website at www.losal.org/jobs
• Completed applications must include: “Certificated Employment Application” form, cover letter, resume, three current

letters of recommendation, copy of valid credential(s) or program status letter, CBEST verification or equivalent and
unofficial transcripts

• Current employees only need to submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline of the posting
• Application packets must be mailed to or dropped off at the Los Alamitos USD, 10293 Bloomfield St., Los Alamitos, CA

90720 or merge the entire application, including supporting documents into one PDF file and email it to emiller@losal.org
by the deadline of the posting

• Selected applicants will be notified of interview
• For inquiries contact Elisa Miller, Certificated Personnel Specialist at (562) 799-4700, ext. 80410

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS PACKET: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 4pm