3rd Grade Special Education Teacher 2026-2027

- Application Deadline - July 12th, 2026 - Learning Lab Teacher 190 work days Reports to: Principal Organizational Overview Grow Public Schools’ (GPS) mission is to be a network of high-performing schools in Kern County, dedicated to academic excellence that empowers all students to thrive through a foundation of health and wellness, college and career readiness, and lifelong success. We believe education and wellness are fundamental pillars for success, and their harmonious integration paves the way for brilliant and vibrant futures. Founded in August of 2011 by the Grimm Family Education Foundation, GPS is committed to serving the Kern County community through high-quality public education. GPS currently operates two TK-8 schools, Grow Academy Arvin and Grow Academy Shafter, serving more than 1,600 students. Job Summary: The Learning Lab Teacher serves as a teacher responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Learning Lab program. This role extends Tier 1 instruction through data-driven intervention and enrichment systems, ensuring all scholars receive targeted support aligned to their academic needs. The Learning Lab Teacher engages in data analysis cycles, collaborates with instructional staff, and ensures alignment between classroom instruction and Learning Lab programming. This role plays a key part in advancing MTSS systems and accelerating student achievement across the school. Through a collaborative instructional model, the Learning Lab Teacher partners with classroom teachers and education specialists to provide targeted instruction that complements and extends Tier 1 learning. Similar to the co-teaching and small-group instructional rotations that occur within the classroom, the Learning Lab Teacher uses assessment data to design and facilitate strategically grouped instruction through a blended learning model that includes teacher-led small groups, digital learning, and targeted practice. Under the direction of the Principal, the Learning Lab Teacher works alongside instructional teams to reinforce grade-level standards, address individual student needs, and ensure a cohesive instructional experience that accelerates student learning. Learning Lab Teacher Responsibilities will include: Lesson Planning and Preparation - Facilitate collaboration with grade-level teams to analyze progress monitoring data and make intervention and enrichment decisions for all scholars - Designs and implements systems to monitor and track the delivery of small group instruction and scholar progress - Leads the coordinates small group scholar interventions in literacy and/or math skills based on student performance - Develops and implements a system to monitor and track the delivery of instruction in small group settings. - Develops and implements a system for scholars to monitor and track progress of their online learning platforms. - Curates and organizes instructional resources to support small group lesson - Ensures alignment between Tier 1 instruction and Learning Lab supports, adjusting plans based on student data Classroom Culture - Establishes and maintains a joyful, structured, and academically focused Learning Lab environment aligned to schoolwide expectations - Manages the smooth and efficient execution of rotations and transitions to maximize instructional time - Builds student ownership and agency through goal setting, reflection, and progress monitoring - Maintains high behavioral expectations while fostering a culture of respect, safety, and engagement Delivery of Instruction - Ensures fidelity of instructional models across all Learning Lab stations - Provides targeted small group instruction and Tier 2/Tier 3 interventions based on student need - Actively monitors scholar progress across digital platforms and small group instruction - Analyzes effectiveness of instructional strategies and adjusts based on student outcomes - Implements and refines learning lab structures to support diffe…