Benefits:

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Location: Westlake Village, California

Salary Info: $30/hour depending on experience; 24 hours sick pay per year

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing one-on-one instruction to a single 14 year old special needs student with vision impairment and providing him mod-max assistance with all activities for daily living (ADL) during the school day. Reading is at 3rd grade level and Math is at middle school level.

Job Description:

A Private Homeschool is now hiring for a dynamic Special Education Teacher to join our small team at a personal home in Westlake Village, CA (Ventura County) area.

Who we are looking for: We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for a student with special needs absent the distractions of a large classroom. Our ideal candidate is organized, creative, pays attention to detail, a problem solver, and genuinely interested in student’s success. If you are looking to join a team that is dedicated to helping a student succeed in his education and you like to set expectations high, then this is the position for you.

Duties:

Utilize computer to reformat work for student’s visual needs. Templates provided – does not require knowledge of vision impairment.

Assist in the planning and implementation of lesson plans that are designed to meet student needs. Curriculum is provided.

Provide one-on-one instruction daily.

Implement individualized student-centered learning experiences

Assist with monitoring student performance

Provide for the safety and well-being of student. Student uses a wheelchair and does require assistance with all activities for daily living (ADL) such as eating and bathroom use.

Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Education OR Special Education OR related field and/or related experience preferred

Computer Knowledge – powerpoint, basic excel, word

Fluency in reading/writing English

Excellent communication skills

Able to work independently

Problem solver

All candidates must also pass a background check

Job Type: Monday – Friday

Day shift: 8:15 - 2:45. Some evening hours available if interested.

Credential Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or related Field and/or related experience

Required Documents: Resume + 3 References

Any additional posting notes:

Teacher MUST have a passion to help student succeed and adjust teaching approach, accordingly.

Instruction occurs in a private home. Kintsugi Academy is a private school that is registered with CA Dept of Education.