Ensemble Therapy Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at Palm Springs, CA Full Time

*Part Time Role*

About Ensemble Therapy:

Ensemble Therapy is a LOCALLY and WOMAN owned organization. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and caring Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy, and Psychological services to children and adults of all ages and diagnoses. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, we provide effective personalized multi-lingual intervention that improves the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

To learn more about us please visit www.ensembletherapyservices.com

Position:

We are looking for a passionate, experienced Special Education Teacher who has strong communication skills and a dedication to helping students succeed. This role is part time and you’ll be working at Palm Springs Unified School District.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ability to build good relationships with children, parents, Teachers and Social Workers
• Ability to work 1:1 or in small groups with students
• Ability to work well with children from different backgrounds who have different abilities
• Well-organized and self-driven to devise and adopt new techniques for teaching and keeping the student(s) on task
• Ability to manage challenging behavior
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate, kind and patient with kids
• Excellent leader and mentor for students
• Strong attention to detail and an inquisitive mind to understand each individual student
• Ability to assist students in meeting their academic goals as set forth in the IEP.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

· Must have a strong desire to work with a wide array of student (age, race, ethnicity, etc).

· Be highly flexible and agile (we are living and working in a very dynamic time right now).

· Be highly collaborative, team-oriented and customer service driven.

Licensing/Credential and/or Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in the field of Special Education preferred.
• Certificated Special Education mild to moderate or moderate to severe disabilities.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time.

Additionally, physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds. Stooping/crouching, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field of vision.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 – $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palm Springs, CA 92264: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification/Credential (Required)
• Special Education Certification/Credential (Required)

Work Location: One location