Job Description

Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) is a free, public charter network in California’s Central Valley committed to providing a world-class education for all students. Founded in 2009 by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, WCPA offers two free state-of-the-art TK–12 public charter schools serving 2,400 students in Lost Hills and Delano, California. 

Our mission is to provide a world-class education by fostering a nurturing, engaging, community-centered school environment where students develop a strong and well-rounded academic foundation, preparing them to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

At WCPA, students have access to innovative learning experiences and technology, rooted in health and wellness. Signature programs and offerings include: 

• On-site student wellness centers to support everyday health
• Over 30 sports teams to encourage physical activity
• Learning farms and teaching kitchens where students develop healthy habits
• Harvest Hall, a modern dining hall offering healthy, scratch-made food daily 
• Wonderful Career Pathways, a free program where students can earn up to 60 college credits and an associate degree while in high school 
• And much more!

Recognized for its leadership, innovation, and commitment to equity, Wonderful College Prep Academy was named School of the Year under the Hart Vision Equity & Innovation Award in 2026 by the California Charter Schools Association. This honor reflects WCPA’s dedication to providing a world-class education while shaping and inspiring the next generation of leaders throughout the Central Valley and beyond. In addition, WCPA’s Delano and Lost Hills campuses have been recognized among America’s Healthiest Schools for the past two years by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for their exceptional commitment to student and staff well-being and the advancement of physical, mental, and social-emotional health.

We seek thoughtful, inclusive, and skilled communicators who value continuous learning and are excited to serve our students and families. Now is the time to join a team committed to paradigm-shifting work to ensure long-term success within California’s Central Valley and beyond. Wonderful College Prep Academy has a unique partnership with The Wonderful Company. Visit csr.wonderful.com to learn more about The Wonderful Company’s global philanthropic work. 

The SPED Teacher's role will be to create a supportive learning environment in which students can meet their learning goals. Through interesting and diverse methods, successful strategies to reach IEP goals, and access grade-level curriculum. They oversee student progress by tracking assignment and exam grades to provide useful feedback. WCPA teachers are results-driven educators with experience in and commitment to standards-based curricula and in using data and assessments to drive instructional decisions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
• Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
• Data & Assessment: Regularly engages in individual student case management by proactively making data-driven decisions
• Innovation: Develops and executes SPED IEP goals following the regulations associated with federal and state guidelines in collaboration with the support team
• Professional Growth Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community.Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration to grow and hone their craft
• Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• A California Education Specialist Credential (mild/mod); PIP/STSP/waivers will be considered
• Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn SIRAS, IEP writing, and Special Ed Reporting Software
• Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn RTI, co-teaching, collaboration, Push-In, Pull-out, Learning Lab Intervention, and small-group teaching models
• Demonstrated mastery of classroom skills, including classroom management, planning, assessment, and instructional practice
• Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools
• Bilingual ability preferred

Skills, Knowledge

• Preparing and implementing lesson plans that lead to student understanding based on state standards
• Providing an effective learning environment that reflects and facilitates student achievement
• Assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records
• Writing and conducting IEPs and facilitating IEP meetings
• Proctoring Formal Assessments
• Updating service logs and files
• Communicating with partnering agencies
• Participating in SST Meetings
• Maintaining frequent communication with students, students' families, colleagues, and leadership
• Participating regularly in professional development opportunities
• Appropriately communicating and interacting with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work
• Attending and participating in staff meetings, extra-curricular/school-related activities, and committees
• Demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional growth and working with administrators to formulate and complete professional development plans
• Maintaining a professional appearance and demonstrating behavior that is conscientious and responsible

Working Conditions:

• Environment: School environment; fast-paced work, constant interruptions
• Physical requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information, make presentations and communicate over the telephone; seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and view computer monitors; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; ability to go to sites apart from primary office to conduct business.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Range: $66,745.12 - $110,152.35 Final compensation will depend on skills & experience.

Additional Information

Compensation:

• Wonderful College Prep Academy offers highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full-time staff benefits include medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• For eligible employees, WCPA contributes 19% to CalSTRS. Alternatively, employees may participate in a 403(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (if not receiving CalSTRS contributions).
• Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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