Special Education Teacher (Long term substitute)

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Job Summary

Menlo Park City School District is looking for Special Ed Guest teachers. Our positions are in person. We take every precaution to make sure that our staff and students are healthy and safe.

Job Description / Essential Elements:

MENLO PARK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION

We are a community working together to inspire high academic achievement among all students, serve their needs, challenge their minds, and enrich their lives, laying a foundation for success and participation in our democratic society and as citizens of the world.

VISION

  • Every child achieves academic excellence.
  • Every child becomes emotionally and physically stronger.
  • Every child discovers and grows their talents.

CORE VALUES

We are committed to achieving our Vision by relentlessly focusing on these Core Values:
  • We value excited and curious learners who take initiative and feel confident in themselves, and teachers who revel in the quest to help every child become their best. We believe that an educational experience where students are highly engaged and challenged to achieve mastery, built upon a foundation of strong relationships, is integral to our mission...Engagement
  • We value a zest for continuous improvement by students, teachers, and all members of the community. We believe a culture of innovation empowers children to realize they can change the world. Our community supports and values staying current on the latest thinking, trying new ways to reach students, and taking the initiative to develop and share best practices...Innovation
  • We believe that effective leaders display a positive attitude, treat others with kindness and respect, and exercise the courage to stand up for and do what is right. We believe that both children and adults should continually seek to challenge themselves, be willing to step out in front, and act as role models and guides. We believe service to others is a foundation of leadership...Leadership
  • We value a strong partnership among students, staff, and parents, and we also seek to partner with and benefit from the unique strengths of our broader community. A culture of inclusivity is the norm in our schools, where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, and we share a deep commitment to providing opportunity and achieving success for every child...Partnership
  • We believe that excellence requires hard work, patience and persistence. We value a community where all members never give up on themselves or each other, where obstacles are seen as opportunities, and where all members continually stretch to achieve more than was thought possible...Perseverance

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Experience as an Ed Specialist in a Special Day Class is desired.
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