Career Center

Echo Horizon School and its Echo Center is to educate children in a collaborative environment that is academically challenging and developmentally appropriate.  We actively promote mutual respect, individual responsibility, and ethical action.

Located in the arts district of Culver City, Echo Horizon is a Pre-K-6 elementary school that:

Gives children the time to be children, in a safe, inclusive community that is down-to-earth and free of unhealthy pressure.  Educates students with a unique curriculum that combines the “best of both worlds”: the strongest traditional practices with research-based and evidence-tested innovation.

Here at Echo Horizon School, we not only talk about the value of diversity and inclusion, but it is embodied daily.

 POSITION SCOPE: 

We are actively seeking talented Special Education teachers who are interested in working with deaf and hard of hearing students.  The Special Education/Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) teaching position is primarily responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of goals and objectives related to the needs of DHH students in a listening and spoken language full-inclusion classroom. Areas of specialization include: listening and spoken language development, speech production, and social and academic skills. In addition, the Special Education/DHH teacher works collaboratively with the general education teacher(s) on grade-level appropriate curriculum planning and instruction in language arts, math, science and social studies, for innovation, creativity, integration between disciplines and integration of technology use throughout the program. Within the classroom, they establish inclusive communities and tend to the social and emotional needs of students while maintaining a high level of academic learning. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Have the ability to inspire and motivate people
• Have strong experience and success in leading collaborative, high functioning teams
• Have demonstrated leadership in project management, research, and building effective programs
• Have the ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, and faculty to create an optimal learning environment for all students, DHH and hearing
• Have exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Have exceptional multi-cultural competency skills in order to create a diversity responsive learning environment and to work effectively with a range of students and families from diverse backgrounds
• Take initiative and possess the ability to create, innovate, and implement action
• Be a good listener and mentor, setting high expectations while supporting students, faculty, and parents in achieving their goals
• Have a good balance of visionary ideas and practical solutions
• Be an exceptional, caring teacher who is up-to-date on best practices in deaf education and child development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement IEPs for our DHH students by administering appropriate assessments and writing Present Levels of Performance (PLOP) reports and goals based on students’ identified needs
• Support the management of hearing technology in the classroom
• Provide pre- and post-teaching of target vocabulary and concepts
• Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where all children are heard, supported, valued, and respected for their unique identity
• Assist with carpool, lunch and recess duties?
• Cooperate with and support special school-wide events and special activities of Echo Horizon School Parent Association

Echo Horizon School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance

PREREQUISITE EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Credential in Special Education - DHH, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education OR Multiple subject credential
• Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or Deaf Education desired but not essential
• Knowledge of California Common Core standards
• Willingness to receive training and pursue additional coursework in the education of Deaf and Hard of hearing students.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills and the ability to write a variety of documents (reports, emails, proposals, etc.)
• Ability to effectively and respectfully handle diverse issues involving parents