Employment Listings

All positions require evidence of a negative TB test and DOJ background clearance; some positions require pre-employment physical and insurable driving record. Email Human Resources for more information or fax your materials to (310) 391-1059.

EARLY START PROGRAM

EDUCATOR/Bilingual - English/Spanish: Full-time and substitute positions available in Arleta/North Hollywood area managing assigned classroom and/or home visits, individual program planning, case management & progress evaluation; implementation of daily schedules & classroom routines that accommodate the children's needs.  Requires: BA & 12 Early Childhood Education units; 1 year experience teaching or training and working with 0-5 year olds and/or their parents; must have own transportation, valid CDL & insurable driving record.  Also must be bilingual English/Spanish   Minimum $15.50/hr.  Contact Ms. Lori Sivazlian (818) 834-6411/Ms. Hernandez (310) 534-4735

TEACHER'S AIDE/Bilingual: Full-time/Part-time positions available in Los Angeles/Arleta assisting Educators in the classroom working with children from 0 to 3yr olds who have or are at-risk for developmental disabilities & their families. Requires: HS diploma, 6 ECE units & 6 months experience.  Also must be bilingual English/Spanish.  $8-$10/hr.  Contact Ms. Kayacan (323) 735-1424/Ms. Sivazlian (818) 830-6411/Ms. Hernandez (310 534-4735

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: Full and Part Time positions.  Under the supervision of the program manager, provide comprehensive occupational therapy case management for children from birth - 3 years of age.  Develop treatment plans for and provide concise documentation. One-year full time OT experience (minimum 6 months experience with pediatric population); current license required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.  Forward resume listing specific experience working with children with developmental delays and salary requirement. 

Full-Time position in Los Angeles/Ms. Kayacan (323) 735-1424; Full/Part Time position in Arleta/Ms. Sivazlian (818) 830-6411

PHYSICAL THERAPIST: Full and Part Time positions available in Arleta/North Hollywood/Los Angels & Lomita.  Under the supervision of the program manager, provide comprehensive physical therapy case management for children from birth to 3 years of age.  Development treatment plans for and provides concise documentation.  Requires one-year full time experience PT (minimum 6 months with pediatric experience); current PT license required; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.  Forward resume with specific experience working with children with developmental delays and salary requirement.  Contact Ms. Sivazlian (818) 830-6411/Arleta/North Hollywood/Ms. Kayacan (323) 735-1424/Los Angeles/Ms. Hernandez (310) 534-4735 

ADULT PROGRAMS

RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT: Part-Time positions available. (Shifts: Saturday & Sunday: 8am-4pm/4pm-12am/12am-8am).  Assist adults with developmental disabilities living in 24-hour licensed group home in Culver City.  Duties include supervision/assistance in all of the following: meal preparation, personal hygiene and daily chores (laundry, etc.), transport residents to social activities, medical appointments, etc.  Requires HS diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience with special needs population. $8-$9/hr.  Contact Ms. Hamedaminia (310) 845-8054

RESIDENTIAL MANAGER: Full-Time position in Culver City.  Perform management duties and ensure overall efficient operation of the facility.  Must have basic knowledge of Residential group homes.  Ability to drive a 15-passergen van and possess a valid Class c CA driver's license and insurable driving record.  Requires HS diploma with four years of full time experience in a license group home for the developmentally disabled population plus one year as either house manager or one year experience in an ICF/DDH facility.  $10-$12/hr Contact Ms. Hamedaminia (310) 845-8054.

LEAD ART INSTRUCTOR: Full-Time position available in Los Angeles.  Implement a quality program under the general supervision of the Program Art Director.  Ability to teach art effectively and implement special education and behavior treatment plans with developmentally disabled and/or emotionally disturbed adults in facility and community based setting.  Must have good written and verbal communications and possess positive disposition and overall outlook.  BA + minimum of one art skill area; previous supervisory experience preferred.  OD: HS diploma with 2 years related experience and concentration in at least one art specialty area; previous supervisory experience preferred.

DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRUCTOR: Full-Time positions available in Adult Day Program in Los Angeles & Culver City providing individualized & group instruction to consumers in the facility & during community based activities.  Requires HS diploma & 1 year experience.  $9.25 - $10.25 per hour.  Contact Ms. Lewis (310) 845-8072/Culver City

JOB COACH: Full-Time positions available in Culver City/Santa Fe Springs.  Supervise and train adults with developmental disabilities to perform janitorial tasks.  Requires HS diploma or equivalent and 1-year experience working with individuals with special needs.  $9.50-$11.50/hr.  Contact Ms. Bianca at (310) 845-8006

PRODUCTION INSTRUCTOR: Full-Time position available in Culver City.  Under the supervision of the production manager or other designated individual, train and supervise trainees in learning work oriented tasks and skills.  Requires HS diploma or equivalent and 3 months experience in a manufacturing environment or in direct service or teaching capacity, preferably working with individuals with special needs or developmental disabilities. $8-$9/hr. Contact Mr. Mulugeta (310) 845-8091

CASE MANAGER: Full-Time position available in Culver City.  Provides case management services, which include case recordkeeping, advocacy and service coordination for consumers/clients in the program.  Requires HS diploma, BA degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Special Education or other related filed preferred.  1-year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, special needs, learning or emotional/psychiatric disabilities in a direct client service position.  Must demonstrate clear and effective writing skills and sound judgment.  $10-$15/hr.  Contact Ms. Shaw  (310) 845-8099/Ms. Lewis (310) 845-8072/Ms Montes. (562)945-1064

PROGRAM AIDE: Full-Time positions available in Los Angeles.  Assist the instructors in providing group instruction to adults with developmental disabilities.  Requires HS diploma and one-year work experience in social services, rehabilitation program or nursing care facility.  Contact Ms. Cruz (213) 748-3556

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SCHOOL:

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST/TEACHER: Full-Time/Part-Time position available in Culver City. Teach 1:1 and small groups (1-3) of special needs student's adapted P.E. skills according to IEP goals; write IEP goals/summaries, quarterly reports, attend team meeting.  Complete billing forms monthly.  MUST have current CA State APE Teaching Credential, or enrolled in an APE Teaching Credentialing Program.  

CREDENTIALED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER: Full-Time positions available in Culver City (High School).  Teaching experience in special education setting required.  Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills; create lesson plans, curriculum plans, implementing multiple student IEP goals, simultaneously such that student success is fostered.  Manage behaviors, documents incidents, and meet deadlines.  Requires a valid CA State Special Education Credential or Internship Special Education Credential.   Proof of enrolled in an approved internship program. Positions reports directly to Assistant Principal

TEACHER ASSISTANT: Full-Time position available in Culver City (High School).  Knowledge of special needs children, prior teaching or classroom assisting experience as well as bi-lingual a plus.  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.  Position requires a Bachelor degree & CBEST.

ONE-TO-ONE AIDE (TSA):Part-Time positions availablein Culver City (Middle & High School).  Entry level One-To-One Aide with good interpersonal and communication skills.  Knowledge of special needs children, prior child care or classroom assisting experience as well as bi-lingual a plus.  Working with SED students on a one-to-one basis in dealing with their daily behavioral and social-emotional needs.  Position requires High School diploma or GED. 

ONE-TO-ONE BEHAVIORAL AIDE: Part-Time position available in Culver City (Middle School).  Requires one-year experience working with special needs children, prior childcare or classroom assisting a plus.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a plus.  Working with SED student on a one-to-one basis in dealing with daily behavioral and social-emotional needs.  Position requires High School diploma or GED. 

TSA TO RIDE THE BUS ROUTE (am/pm): Part-Time positions available.  Assist with SED student on a one-to-one basis in dealing with daily behavioral and social-emotional needs.  One-year experience working with special needs children, prior childcare or classroom assisting a plus.  Position requires High School diploma or GED. 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: Full-Time/Part-Time position available in Culver City (School):  OTR/L who has 1-year school-based experience.  Must graduate from an accredited program, approved by AOTA, current CA state license as well as NBCOT certification.  Knowledge of a broad range of treatment modalities, especially sensory integration and NDT. 

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES:

LAC DMH QA/PROGRAM COORDINATOR: Full-Time position available in Culver City.  Provides services for our mental health program.   The position is responsible for QA of program and projects, clinical documentation, program billing, and management of all data related to DMHS IS.  Duties include submitting claims, generating month-end reports, and providing administrative support for Director and clinicians.  Must be computer literate, detail oriented, flexible and well organized.  Spanish speaking highly desired.  Position reports directly to program director.

BI-LINGUAL MFT INTERN OR THERAPIST: Full-Time/Part-Time positions available in Culver City.  Must be licensed or registered with the Board of Behavioral Science.  1-2 years post degree experience working with SED and LD youth and their families, DMH documentation experience, strong clinical, verbal and writing skills, and be organized, self-starter and a team player.  Position reports directly to program director.

THERAPY & SUPPORT:

EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST: Full-Time/Part-Time position available in Culver City.  Provide direct service to clients in specialized education and/or psychological therapy.  Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.  Knowledge of assessment, therapeutic methods, materials and program design.  Position requires a valid CA state Special Education Teacher credential with experience as an educational therapist or Special Education Internship program for the credential.  Master degree preferred.

SPEECH THERAPIST or CFY INTERNS: Experience Speech Pathologist or CFY Interns to provide evaluation and treatment of students from ages 2 and up with various disabilities (language delay, learning disability, autism, and phonological disorders).  Position requires current CA State license and certificate of Clinical competence (CCC) in Speech Pathology, M.A. in Speech Pathology.

BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST:  Part-Time positions available in Culver City.  Must have experience working with special needs children with Developmental Disabilities.  Work in a classroom, clients in Culver City, West Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley.  Excellent interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.  Knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Discrete Training, Floor Time or Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders a must.  Bi-lingual a plus. 

BEHAVIOR SUPERVISOR:  Full-Time position available in Culver City.  Provide direct behavior consultation services to Behavior Specialist, teachers and parents.  Assist Behavior Specialist with data collection and recording of client progress, development of behavior assessments and plans.  Completed Masters Degree in related field, Bachelor degree preferred but not required.  Experience working with behavior problems and issues related to autism.

ADMINISTRATION:

RECEPTIONIST (Bi-Lingual):  Full-Time position available in Culver City. Position requires 1-year receptionist experience with excellent customer services, people skills and basic computer skills.  A high personable individual to answer busy phone and receiving clients and guests.  Assist with processing mail, copying and faxing when necessary and serving as evening dispatch for the After School Club until closing.

All persons seeking employment must complete ECF’s written application for employment. Copies may be obtained at 5350 Machado Road, Culver City, CA 90230, during regular business hours (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

Interested persons may also submit a resume with a cover letter to the mailing address, e-mail address or fax number below. Your cover letter should identify the specific position in which you are interested.

The Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other status protected by law. ECF employees will be given first consideration for open positions.

ECF provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations. Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application process (or thereafter if hired) should contact the Human Resources Department

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