Get to know us: For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County.
VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives.
We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities.
Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.
Culture: At Vista Del Mar, our success is powered by our staff, families, residents, and clients that we serve.
We believe in the equity of BIPOC and recognize the struggles of injustice and inequity and stand in the breach to fight them.
We will continue to strongly advocate to change racist systems that oppress staff, clients, and families in our community.
Our actions will be louder than our words. Vista commits to meeting these moments.
Mission: Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.
Role Overview: Vista Del Mar is seeking Teachers who have a passion for providing students who have struggled in traditional school settings an opportunity for academic success.
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for the operation of one classroom, supervising at Vista Del Mar’s Non-Public School, assists the Credentialed Teacher in developing and carrying out curriculum for emotionally and behaviorally disordered children and adolescents.
Reply Subject: Special Education Teacher Responsiblities Include: Lesson planning Implementing behavior management techniques Providing on-going feedback to students, communication with parents, outside agencies on ground school & clinical staff Supervise Teacher Assistants Writing IEP’s and instructing students according to their IEPs What You Bring to VDM: Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution Level I or II Mild/Moderate Credential with Autism Authorization Level I or II Moderate/Severe Credential Knowledge of curriculum, content, and instruction Strong motivational skills, willingness to be flexible and adapt to sudden change Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines Valid CA Driver’s License COVID Vaccination Card required *** To be considered for the position you need to state that you have a Valid California Special Education Credential and what type it is Vista Del Mar Provides Teachers with: Professional Development Teacher Advance Program Teacher Reimbursement Teacher Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Supportive Behavior Staff Multi-disciplinary team IEP Coordinator Free Lunch What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work?
Offering $1,500 Hiring Incentive for Teachers Prep period for middle school and high school Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through Guardian 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary 10 days of PTO per year / 4 Flex Days Up to 12 Paid Holidays Up to 25% for Cell Phone Discounts with 3 Major Carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint) Vista Del Mar’s Credentials: Our nationally recognized clinical programs have been awarded a Gold Seal by the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation possible.
In addition, our educational facilities are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is recognized worldwide for its high quality of instructions.
Equal Employment Statement Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.