Education Specialist Teacher (Preschool - Tk), 2023-24 School Year

4-7-2023

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

562-799-4700, HR Dept Ext. 80410

EDUCATION SPECIALIST TEACHER – 100%
(PRESCHOOL - TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN)

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 w/ the new Early Childhood Special Education (Birth - Kindergarten)

• 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

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

• Successful classroom teaching experience and the design and implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support students in reaching high levels of academic

• A results-oriented, goal-driven, collaborative approach to work
• Ability to assist teachers, staff members, and parents in planning and implementing student educational programs
• Ability to work with students individually, and in small or large groups; ability to direct staff to work with students

ASSIGNMENT
• Provide specialized academic instruction to students with an individualized educational program (IEP) in a Preschool Special

Day Class (SDC) serving students with autism, severe language disorders, moderate to severe delays in cognitive functioning
or other similar needs. In some cases, a definitive diagnosis for student handicapping condition has not been made.

• Design and implement positive behavior intervention plans for students.
• Provide leadership and direction to instructional aides.
• Provide consultation, resource information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to parents and to
• Serve as the case carrier for students; Serve as a member of the site’s special education leadership team.

regular staff members.

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

• 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

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 [email protected]
by the deadline of the posting

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

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS PACKET: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.