District Intern Instructor Pool- Education Specialist (Special Education)

Job Summary

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking experienced educators for our District Intern Education Specialist Instructor Pool (ESN and ECSE needed). Successful candidates are hired as Certificated Contract Consultants to facilitate graduate-level teacher preparation coursework. This instruction is strictly aligned with California Accredited Program Standards and Teacher Performance Expectations (TPEs). Instructors provide essential support to District Intern or Pre-intern candidates in the evening while those candidates serve as teachers of record in their respective classrooms.

This role functions within the Beginning Teacher Programs Division of Educational Services. To ensure program consistency and excellence, instructors operate under the direction and supervision of Program Coordinators, with strategic guidance provided by the Program Director.

Location:
All classes are taught online via Zoom.

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications:

-In-depth knowledge of state-adopted academic content standards, curriculum frameworks, and California Teaching Performance Expectations (TPE) across Mild/Moderate Support Needs, Extensive Support Needs and Early Childhood Special Education authorizations.

-Expertise in candidate assessment systems (such as the CalTPA, literacy performance assessments, and early childhood tools like the DRDP) to model data-driven instructional planning.
Comprehensive understanding of diverse pedagogical frameworks, trauma-informed practices, co-teaching and inclusion services and strategies, content differentiation, etc.

Experience:

-Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in the Birth (ECSE) to 22 (transition).
-Minimum of 2 years of experience facilitating professional development or college-level coursework, specifically tailored to the unique needs and learning styles of adult professionals

Education:

-A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning
-A Master’s Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning (preferred)

Credential:

A valid California Teaching Credential:
- Bridged MMSN, ESN, or ECSE credential preferred

Applicants are responsible for submitting the following in addition to the electronic EDJOIN employment application:
-Credentials with document number
-Letter of Introduction
-A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent immediate supervisor.
-Current Resume or CV

Comments and Other Information

Contact Dr. Amy O'Neal at [email protected] with any questions about the process.