If you’ve been hoping to find the perfect California teaching job as a special education teacher or school support professional,
picture yourself working and living in dreamy Los Angeles. Whether you’re an occupational therapist, special education
teacher, paraprofessional, nurse, school psychologist, counselor, preschool teacher, substitute teacher, administrator,
or other support professional, Los Angeles, California, has a world of educational career opportunities just waiting
for you.
Whether you decide to call it L.A., The City of Angels, Tinseltown, or La-La Land, we know you’ll love Los Angeles! It’s
got beaches. It’s got celebrities. It’s got sports. It’s got mountains. What more could you want? The city covers 502
square miles, is home to nearly 4 million people, has an average daily temperature of 63 degrees, and boasts 75 miles
of coastline. Originally inhabited by the Tongva and Chumash people, the area changed hands from Spanish to Mexican
to United States rule. With a history rich in railroads, oil, explosives, wartime manufacturing, Olympics, and the
movie industry, there is a great deal to learn about the region.
If you love hiking, surfing, shopping, eating, dancing, or celebrity-spotting, this place is for you. Imagine what your life
would be like in exciting Los Angeles as we explore some of the eats, the arts, and the adventures this fun city offers.
Fabulous Food and Drink
Los Angeles is fantastic fun for foodies – from the
LA Food Fest , which reminds you not to forget to wear your stretchy pants, to the
LA Chocolate Salon , where you can “experience the finest in artisan, gourmet, and premium chocolate. ” Among LA’s
most interesting restaurants are
Republique , where you can enjoy Channel Islands rockfish or white truffle risotto in a brick, tile, and ironwork
structure built in 1928 by Charlie Chaplin, and
Luv2eat Thai Bistro, where Chef Fern and Chef Pla from Phuket will serve up some extra spicy cashew nut chicken
followed by Thai tea pudding. And if you’re into celebrity spotting while you dine, you can try
Cecconi’s of West Hollywood on Melrose Avenue.
As for drink, if you want to feel sophisticated, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Dom. du Vieux Télégraphe at
Bar Marmont sounds fancy. Or perhaps the
Pour Hausv Wine Bar is more your speed, where you can pick up a “$5 Drinkypoo” and take your pick of “red, white,
sparkling, or sangria.” There’s plenty for beer drinkers to enjoy – like the
LA Beer Fest
or
Hopped LA . And tea drinkers can try
Alfred , which offers “sleek decors, killer customer service, and innovative coffee and tea drinks.” For a fancy
coffee with hearts on top, check out
Dinosaur Coffee on Sunset Boulevard.
Outstanding Arts and Music
If you love art, do not miss
The Getty , where you can enjoy European art, modern art, fascinating architecture, and meandering gardens. Additionally,
the
LA County Museum of Art features impressive outdoor art including Urban Light, a sculpture made of 202 restored
street lamps circa 1920-1930, and Levitated Mass, a 340-ton rock of granite balanced on a long concrete trench.
It might also be fun to check out up and coming actors at The
New American Theatre or find an
LA film festival – there are too many to count! Los Angeles has all sorts of music venues. The
LA Weekly has a list of the top 50 music venues, so take your pick.
Awesome Adventures
Are you an adventurer? Take a two-mile hike through
Wildwood Park
to see the beautiful, 40-foot Paradise Falls or embark on a more rigorous adventure to the
Bridge to Nowhere as you scramble up hillsides and wade through waist-deep water. If you’re feeling touristy,
visit
Universal Studios and go on the Jurassic Park Ride. Then check out
Disneyland and see the Star Wars attraction. Or learn about mammoths and mastodons at the
La Brea Tar Pits .
Choose Los Angeles
This is just a glimpse into all there is to do in this spectacular city. Imagine how much you would enjoy living and
working in LA! Explore our exciting
LA teaching jobs and school support positions today and start your journey toward
a life in the exciting city of Los Angeles.