MildModerate Special Ed Teachers See Incentives

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DEFINITION

Under general supervision serves as a member of the Individual Education Program Planning Team and participates in decisions regarding placement of students with exceptional needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Appraises academic behavioral and perceptional functioning of an individual student
• Implements and monitors students Individual Education Plans
• Provides a basic core curriculum program for special education students consistent with state and federal education code requirements
• Recommends to support staff classroom teacher(s) parents and district personnel appropriate diagnostic/instructional services for individuals with exceptional needs
• Provides consultative resource and supervisory services in program and curriculum planning research and program evaluation for special projects involving students with exceptional needs within the school and at the district level
• Plans with teachers and other staff members implementation of instructional strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptional needs
• Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving special education students
• Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in general education classes interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff and assisting the students core curriculum instructional needs
• Assists in referral of individuals with exceptional needs to available community agencies when their needs cannot be met by the services provided by the district
• Consults with parents (or guardians) and members of related disciplines including outside agencies regarding the needs of an individual with exceptional needs
• Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational social and personal concerns of students
• Assists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological and/or disciplinary concerns of students
• Keeps attendance records computerized IEP records and all other records pertinent to the special education program for the state reports and program accountability
• Participates in professional growth activities
• Participates in district-wide meetings for maintenance of standards and evaluation of special education services
• Performs other duties as assigned

CREDENTIAL:

• Valid California Credential or license authorizing service in grade levels and areas assigned
• Valid English Learner Certification
• Verification of NCLB Highly Qualified compliance

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree including all courses to meet credential requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must possess or qualify for a California Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential. Interns include a resume and three letters of recommendation (supervisors preferred).

INTERNS: Please include a copy of your letter of eligibility from your college/university.

• Credential Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of Recommendation)
• Resume (Resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

Must possess or qualify for a California Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs Credential. Interns include a resume and three letters of recommendation (supervisors preferred).

INTERNS: Please include a copy of your letter of eligibility from your college/university.

• Credential Copy
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Letters of Recommendation)
• Resume (Resume)

Comments and Other Information

This opening is for immediate placement is the site is TBD. We operate on a modified traditional calendar with school beginning in August and ending the end of May. We will interview as we receive qualified for CREDENTIALED APPLICANTS:- $5000 signing bonus- Placement on our salary schedule commensurate with your current salary OR credit for years of full-time experience whichever is higher- Moving expense stipend not to exceed $2500 for candidates who must relocate to accept a position. (Proof of relocation may be required)INCENTIVES FOR APPLICANTS NOT FULLY CREDENTIALED but are Intern Eligible:- $2500 signing bonus- Moving expense stipend not to exceed $2500 for candidates who must relocate to accept a position. (Proof of relocation may be required)Special Ed Case Carriers also receive an annual stipend of $ candidate must sign an agreement acknowledging that he/she may be required to serve in the position for not less than five (5) years. Failure to meet this requirement may result in a payroll deduction of the signing bonus and/or moving accepts a maximum of 20 years of outside teaching experience. Our teachers do make a contribution towards their benefit package. Any applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the committee or the Board will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the District and/or the position should be directed to the Hesperia Unified School District Personnel Services District is also an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnicity age religious creed pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status sex sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.. Complaints alleging discrimination in hiring practices should be directed to:Danny PolmounterAssistant Superintendent PersonnelHesperia Unified School District15576 Main StreetHesperia CA 92345 Ext. 7331

Comments and Other Information

This opening is for immediate placement is the site is TBD. We operate on a modified traditional calendar with school beginning in August and ending the end of May. We will interview as we receive qualified for CREDENTIALED APPLICANTS:- $5000 signing bonus- Placement on our salary schedule commensurate with your current salary OR credit for years of full-time experience whichever is higher- Moving expense stipend not to exceed $2500 for candidates who must relocate to accept a position. (Proof of relocation may be required)INCENTIVES FOR APPLICANTS NOT FULLY CREDENTIALED but are Intern Eligible:- $2500 signing bonus- Moving expense stipend not to exceed $2500 for candidates who must relocate to accept a position. (Proof of relocation may be required)Special Ed Case Carriers also receive an annual stipend of $ candidate must sign an agreement acknowledging that he/she may be required to serve in the position for not less than five (5) years. Failure to meet this requirement may result in a payroll deduction of the signing bonus and/or moving accepts a maximum of 20 years of outside teaching experience. Our teachers do make a contribution towards their benefit package. Any applicant who attempts to contact individual Governing Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the committee or the Board will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the District and/or the position should be directed to the Hesperia Unified School District Personnel Services District is also an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring practices on the basis of actual or perceived race color ancestry national origin ethnicity age religious creed pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or lactation including related medical conditions and recovery; parental family or marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military and veteran status sex sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.. Complaints alleging discrimination in hiring practices should be directed to:Danny PolmounterAssistant Superintendent PersonnelHesperia Unified School District15576 Main StreetHesperia CA 92345 Ext. 7331

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

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