Special Education Teacher (2022-2023)

Company: Wonderful College Prep Academy
Location: Delano
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

Do you want to be part of an educational system that is preparing generations of students in the Central Valley to be equipped for college, career, and life's successes? Starting teacher's salaries are $65,000 and up. We will compensate you for your experience.

If you are a qualified Special Education Teacher for Secondary grades, you could be part of a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment.

Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with the Wonderful Company. Click here to learn more about the Wonderful Company's other great philanthropic partnerships.

Job Description

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free public charter school, located on two, new state-of-the-art campuses, TK through Grade 12 in Delano, CA serving 2000 students, and TK through Grade 11 in Lost Hills, CA serving 400 students. The longer school day and extended school year give our students an academic edge, preparing them for college and beyond. Our schools provide a top learning environment including:

Fully equipped science labs
State-of-the-art technology
Art
Music
Athletic programs
Learning gardens and our farm-to-table cafeterias
On-campus student health center
Collaborative and supportive teaching teams
Professional development and growth

Qualifications

Demonstrate mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for courses taught
Develop lesson plans, aligned with CCSS and departmental standards
Participate in the development and teaching of cross-curriculum projects that incorporate technology and digital arts
Possess an interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment
Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectations in which students are engaged and incorporate mutual respect while providing cooperative learning opportunities
Engage in positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members
COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond.

Additional Information

Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience, which includes annual performance and retention bonuses
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost for the employee, 403b with company match, and STRS retirement pension. Full-day onsite preschool for $50 per week
College scholarships for employees' children
Access to many Wonderful Company perks including the corporation health clinic and fitness center

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

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