Los Angeles Unified School District

Independent Study Teacher (Mentor Teacher) in Downtown Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles Unified School District • $74K — $125K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in both classroom-based and virtual instruction environments.
  • Ability to engage with high school students in an independent study setting.
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with staff.
  • Proficiency in evaluating and communicating student progress.
  • Familiarity with teacher standards and implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver effective instruction both in-person and online.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning environment.
  • Monitor and assess student progress regularly.
  • Provide constructive feedback to students regarding their performance.
  • Implement educational standards set by the institution.

Benefits

  • Membership in the California State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), with a significant employer contribution.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including multiple medical plans, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employer-funded life insurance.
  • Generous paid sick leave, totaling 96 hours.
  • More than 14 weeks of annual time off.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide a combination of classroom-based and virtual instruction to high school
students in an independent study environment; demonstrate the skills and abilities
to work in both an in-person and a virtual learning environment; collaborate with staff
to provide an optimal learning environment for at-promise students; evaluate
student progress and communicate progress to students; implement teacher
standards.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

Work Year: 185 Days
Salary: $74,880 - $125,767.09
[redacted] Salary Schedule/Appropriate placement on Certificated Salary Schedule/* A maximum of 7 years experience may be granted for previous full-time experience outside of SIATech
Master's Stipend $2,000; Doctorate Stipend $2,000; Dual Credential Stipend $5,000

Benefits:
Member of California State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS). SIATech contributes 19.1% of salary to STRS annually (2025-2026)
Comprehensive health benefits including 4 medical plans, dental & vision
Employer paid life insurance
96 hours of paid sick leave
Over 14 weeks of time off annually

About Los Angeles Unified School District

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of over 550,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
Learn more about Los Angeles Unified School District
Size
64,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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