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Wonderful College Prep Academy

<div>Company Description 
Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to put them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.
The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano, and in the Fall of 2017, added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12.
We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem solvers who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!
Click here to learn more about the Wonderful Company's other great philanthropic partnerships. 
Job Description 
The SPED Teacher's role will be to create a supportive learning environment in which students can meet their learning goals. Through interesting and diverse methods, successful strategies to reach IEP goals, and access grade-level curriculum. They oversee student progress by tracking assignment and exam grades in order to provide useful feedback. WCPA teachers are results-driven educators with experience in and commitment to standards-based curricula and the use of data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.
Essential Job Functions: .<ul><li>
Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes</li><li>
Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily</li><li>
Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement</li><li>
Data &amp; Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions</li><li>
Innovation: Develops and executes SPED IEP goals following the regulations associated with federal and state guidelines in collaboration with the support team.</li><li>
Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration to grow and hone their craft.</li><li>
Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events</li></ul>
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Environment: School environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions.</li><li>
Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct busines.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree required</li><li>
A California Education Specialist Credential (mild/mod); PIP/STSP/waivers will be considered.</li><li>
Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn SIRAS, IEP writing, and Special Ed Reporting Software</li><li>
Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn RTI, co-teaching, collaboration, Push-In, Pull-out, Learning Lab Intervention, and small-group teaching models.</li><li>
Demonstrated mastery of classroom skills, including classroom management, planning, assessment, and instructional practice</li><li>
Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools</li><li>
Bilingual ability preferred</li></ul>
Skills, Knowledge:<ul><li>
Preparing and implementing lesson plans that lead to student understanding based on state standards</li><li>
Providing an effective learning environment that reflects and facilitates student achievement</li><li>
Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records</li><li>
Writing and conducting IEPs and facilitating IEP meetings</li><li>
Proctoring Formal Assessments</li><li>
Updating service logs and files</li><li>
Communicating with partnering agencies</li><li>
Participating in SST Meetings</li><li>
Maintaining frequent communication with students, students' families, colleagues, and leadership</li><li>
Participating regularly in professional development opportunities</li><li>
Appropriately communicating and interacting with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.</li><li>
Attending and participating in staff meetings, extra-curricular/school-related activities, and committees.</li><li>
Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional growth and working with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans.</li><li>
Maintaining a professional appearance and demonstrating behavior that is conscientious and responsible.</li></ul>
Pay Range: $66,745.12 - $110,152.35. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills &amp; experience. 
Additional Information 
<ul><li>
Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.</li><li>
Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.</li><li>
For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).</li><li>
Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.</li></ul>
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.
Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.<div></div>
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Primary School SPED Teacher

<div>Company Description 
Wonderful College Prep Academy is a charter network in California's Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. The Academy's mission is to graduate students prepared to earn a college degree and to set them on a promising career path for life. We believe this begins with a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation. Ultimately, this will prepare generations of leaders in the Central Valley who are critical thinkers and life-long learners.
The Academy's first school opened in Delano in 2009, serving students from across the Central Valley in grades 6-12. In 2016, we moved to our new, state-of-the-art college prep campus in Delano. In the Fall of 2017, we added an elementary school in Delano and opened a second charter school in Lost Hills. In Delano, we serve over 1,800 students in grades TK-12, while in Lost Hills, we serve over 400 students in grades TK-12.
All students have access to technology, from hands-on-STEM learning for younger students in a fully equipped &quot;maker's space&quot; to one-to-one school-provided devices for all students. The Academy aims to provide every opportunity for our students that often is not found in public or charter schools, including the ability to graduate from high school with a free associate degree. Through a unique partnership with Bakersfield College, our students enroll in college classes starting in 9th grade and complete all their A-G requirements, in addition to their AS Degree requirements, over the course of four years. In addition, all graduates are eligible to earn a four-year renewable college scholarship through the generous support of Lynda and Stewart Resnick.
We seek thoughtful, inclusive, skilled communicators and creative problem-solvers who value continuous learning and who are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team making enduring change within the Central Valley of California and beyond!
Click here to learn more about the Wonderful Company's other great philanthropic partnerships. 
Job Description 
To meet the unique needs of our students, the Director of Special Education is responsible for directing the planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of all special education programs and related services affecting the TK&ndash;12 instructional program. This includes oversight of student identification, assessment, placement, and due process, as well as leadership in advancing inclusive practices, compliance, and continuous improvement across the district.
Essential Job Functions:
Leadership &amp; Strategic Planning<ul><li>
Engages in strategic planning through collaboration with school administrators and staff to facilitate the inclusion of Special Education in the site vision process.</li><li>
Develops and executes a Special Education strategic plan aligned to district goals, including quarterly updates to the Board of Directors on the status of Special Education services, student outcomes, and areas for growth.</li><li>
Provides leadership for the development of district and department goals, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives related to Special Education, including the design, implementation, and management of inclusive education programs.</li><li>
Maintains strong relationships with regional, county, state, and federal agencies, ensuring alignment with current laws, regulations, and best practices.</li><li>
Serves as the district&rsquo;s lead representative for internal and external program reviews, audits, and compliance monitoring.</li><li>
Collaborates with legal counsel in mediation and due process hearings.</li></ul>
Program Management &amp; Oversight<ul><li>
Oversees the design, delivery, and evaluation of all Special Education programs, ensuring high-quality services that promote student growth and access to the general education curriculum.</li><li>
Provides consultation and guidance on innovative instructional strategies, inclusion practices, and multi-tiered supports that enhance student learning.</li><li>
Recommends and manages the Special Education budget and allocation of resources.</li><li>
Supports the assigning and scheduling of Special Education personnel in collaboration with site administrators.</li><li>
Determines site placement for SLPs, SLPAs, Psychologists, OTs, PTs, Interns, and other related service providers to ensure balanced and effective service delivery.</li><li>
Organizes all aspects of the Extended School Year (ESY) program, beginning early in the calendar year to ensure proactive planning, communication, and staffing.</li></ul>
Staff Development &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>
Provides a comprehensive professional learning program for Special Education staff, paraprofessionals, and related service providers.</li><li>
Facilitates training in required and/or requested areas for administrators, teachers, paraeducators, and other staff to promote equitable, district-wide growth in instructional quality and compliance.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains a Special Education Community of Practice (COP) across the district and in collaboration with regional partners to foster a culture of learning, shared problem-solving, and collective efficacy.</li><li>
Organizes and leads Special Education team meetings for teachers and specialists to align practice, share updates, and celebrate progress.</li><li>
Develops and implements systems to document, archive, and disseminate past, current, and upcoming professional learning across all Special Education programs.</li></ul>
Student Services &amp; Compliance<ul><li>
Serves as a resource and liaison to IEP teams regarding complex placement and programmatic decisions.</li><li>
Participates in and coordinates assessments and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) as needed.</li><li>
Ensures timely and compliant IEP processes, including transition meetings and any alternative placement.</li><li>
Provides guidance to administrators, staff, and families regarding modifications to general education programs for students determined to be ineligible for Special Education services.</li><li>
Aids students, parents, and staff in solving school-related challenges and ensuring alignment between home and school supports.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
<ul><li>
Five years of special education experience with a valid California teaching credential or Pupil Personnel Services (&ldquo;PPS&rdquo;) Credential</li><li>
Two years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferred</li><li>
Graduate of a recognized college or university with a master&rsquo;s level or higher degree</li><li>
Bilingual Spanish speaker, preferred</li></ul>
Skills/Traits:<ul><li>
Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Passion for working with traditionally underserved communities</li><li>
Capability to manage many complex tasks with competing priorities</li><li>
Strong leadership abilities related to conflict management, team building, mentoring, coaching, goal setting, prioritization, strategic planning, and inspirational vision</li><li>
Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills</li><li>
Organized and self-managed</li><li>
Excellent problem-solver</li><li>
Self-reflective leader who is committed to ongoing learning and growth</li><li>
Commitment to our organization's mission and educational philosophy</li></ul>
Working Conditions:<ul><li>
Environment: Office environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions.</li><li>
Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business</li></ul>
Pay Range: $107,000.00 - $157,134.57. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills &amp; experience. 
Additional Information 
Compensation:<ul><li>
Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.</li><li>
Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.</li><li>
For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).</li><li>
Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.</li></ul>
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.
Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Click here to view our Privacy Notice.<div></div>
EEO is the law - click here for more information</div>

Director of Special Education

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Director of Special Education