Maternity Leave Substitute Resource Room Teacher at LUTHERAN SPECIAL EDUCATION MINISTRIES – Lake Forest, California

Location: Abiding Savior Lutheran School, Lake Forest, CA

Dates: Beginning in September 2026 tentatively through December 2026.

Teaching certificate with certification/endorsement in special education preferred

Bachelors degree

Demonstrates a Christ-centered lifestyle.

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Programs & Services Directors find appropriate.

Reports to: LSEM Programs & Services Directors & Building Principal

Position Description: The Lutheran Special Education Ministries teacher provides individualized instruction for students along with consultation and support for teachers and parents within the partnership school.

Performs all duties in accordance with the policies and goals of LSEM

Demonstrates a positive, Christian attitude with students, parents and colleagues

Structures learning experiences to lead students into a growing relationship with Christ

Reviews and interprets educational data

Offers recommendations regarding the adaptation of curriculum and instruction

Confers with parents and educational personnel regarding individual students

Provides instruction and supervision for students

Demonstrates proficiency with use of educational and instructional technology

Identifies and shares appropriate community resources available to parents and educators

Displays the ability to be an independent worker

Communicates effectively with Programs & Services Directors

Promptly submits required documentation to LSEM

Demonstrates proficiency in technology use as it relates to completing tasks required of an LSEM teacher

Assumes other duties as assigned by the Programs & Services Directors

Temporary, beginning in September of 2026 through the end of the teacher's maternity leave. LSEM is an at will employer.