Resource Teacher (General Pool)

Resource Teacher (General Pool) Gilroy Unified School District District Office - Gilroy, California Job Details Job ID: 5558074 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Mar 01, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Basic Function: Provides an educational program for identified special education pupils who have academic, neurological and/or cognitive problems which hinder progress in the regular classroom and who are placed in instructional groups on the basis of individual needs, as determined by the pupil’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides an appropriate individualized remedial education program which implements an IEP for each pupil in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and procedures; with the goal of reducing the handicapping nature of the pupil’s disability. Provides appropriate physical and psychological environment to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social. Develops student skills with the goal that the child will eventually be able to function independently in a regular setting. Evaluates and monitors pupil progress and makes periodic reports on the achievement and personal adjustment of identified individuals with exceptional needs, in cooperation with the administration, support and teaching staff through the provision of appropriate pupil assessments. Provides consultation to staff members regarding the remedial processes and difficulties involved in instructing these students. Coordinates special education services with the regular school programs for each individual with exceptional needs enrolled in the resource specialist. Confers with parents and professional staff members on each pupil’s progress. Participates in the assessment, planning and identification process for appropriate pupils through established procedure; serves as a member of the Student Study Team (SST) as required. Maintains accurate attendance and other required records. Attends appropriate site, district and Special Education meetings. Plans for and coordinates activities of assigned Special Education students. Complies with District and school site policies and procedures. Implements Federal, State and local regulations relative to handicapped education. Maintains standards of professionalism and abides by the tenets of the State of California “Code of Ethics of the Teaching Profession”. Operates flexibly within the school environment. Provides in-service training when necessary. Recommends to appropriate staff committee or administrator various books, instructional aids, supplies and equipment which may be ordered for special education. Keeps abreast of curriculum requirements for grades and subjects in all areas studied by pupils. Seeks and uses new teaching techniques and special equipment adapted to the nature of disability of students. Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities and in other professional growth opportunities. Maintains current knowledge of regulations and procedures related to programs and services for handicapped education. Other duties as assigned. Physical Effort and Work Environment Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make valid judgments. Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, computer, calculator, and office machines at required speed. Vision sufficient to read handwritten and printed materials and the display screen of various office equipment including computer. Hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations in normal range (approximately 60 decibels). Speaking ability in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distances on the telephone and addressing others. Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach. Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light physical labor of up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods. Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods, on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations. Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/or carry 40 pounds of materials or supplies; occasionally lift 80 or more pounds. Typically indoor work environment of school. Required Qualifications Possession of a valid California teaching credential authorizing teaching services to designated special education students. Ability to satisfactorily perform each essential task, routine, and job requirement listed on the job description. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Maintain valid TB skin test on file at the District Office, Human Resources. Position Details Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $69,898 to $123,207 Per Year Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education Contact Information Paul Winslow, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, HR District Office Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education