2026-2027 School Year Special Education Teacher MildModerate

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Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Teacher

Under the direction of the Principal plans organizes presents and evaluates a
program of meaningful instruction to pupils in areas assigned and carries out
other assigned related duties necessary to the successful operation of the
school.
Typical Responsibilities
1. Meets and instructs those classes and pupils assigned in the location and at
the time designated.
2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective
learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District.
3. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation if
requested a reasonable time in advance by the immediate supervisor.
4. Assists pupils and administrators to set establish and maintain acceptable
school and classroom behavior and standards.
5. Applies a wide variety of instructional techniques and instructional media
consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided applicable to
individuals or groups of pupils of varying capabilities identified by valid analysis.
6. Implements by instruction and action the Districts Philosophy of Education
and the District school and class goals and objectives.
7. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect pupils equipment
materials and school plant.
8. Utilizes scheduled conference-preparation periods for on-site instructional
support activities including evaluation of pupils and supporting record keeping
home-school communications regarding pupil progress and the instructional
programs intrastaff coordination of education programs lesson preparation
individual pupil-teacher counseling when appropriate and when requested by the
principal or designee duties occasioned by exigency.
9. Provide for continuous evaluation of pupil progress consistent with the IEP
teacher school and District established instructional objectives goals and policy.
10. Maintains accurate and correct records as required by law District Policy and
Administration Regulation.
11. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules Administrative regulations
Board Policies Title V and the Education Code and Procedures for Evaluations
of Certificated Personnel.
12. Works to establish and maintain open line of communication with students
and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress
of all assigned students.
13. Makes himself/herself available for educational services when required or
when requested by the principal or designee.
14. Provides professional input by attending and participating in called meetings.
Adequate advance notice to be given.
15. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning the instructional
objectives and goals for the pupils.
16. Plans for directs supervises and evaluates the activities of classified
personnel assigned to the teacher under supervision of the principal or designee.
17. Assists in the selection of books equipment and other instructional materials
within the school of department.
18. Accepts assignment of reasonable share of other duties required to be
performed by certificated employees as an adjunct to their regular duties.
19. During conference period covers classes of other teachers as assigned by
the principal or designee when the principal of designee determines that a
special need exists.
20. Performs other job related duties as required to assure the safety health and
security of students and employees.
Physical and Mental Demands
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class
with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated
on an individual basis and depends in part on the specific requirements for the
job the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to
accommodate the limitation.
Qualifications
Special education credential or equivalent appropriate California teaching credential.
Bachelors degree
Specialization in special education preferred.
Able to work independently demonstrate initiative and show leadership
in group settings. Able to instill confidence and to be trusted by others.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Essential Job Functions:
Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and the display
screen of various office equipment and machines
Able to conduct verbal conversation
Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
Able to sit stand stoop kneel bend and walk
Able to sit for sustained periods of time
Able to climb slopes stairs steps ramps and ladders
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
Able to carry up to 40 pounds
Able to exhibit full range of motion for:
Shoulder external rotation and internal rogation
Shoulder abduction and adduction
Elbow flexion and extension
Shoulder extension and flexion
Back lateral flexion
Hip flexion and extension
Knee flexion
Able to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective manner
Able to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate a calculator
typewriter and/ or keyboard.
Physical:
Good physical condition able to pass District physical.

Work Year
181 days per year
Salary
Appropriate placement on teacher salary scale.

Requirements / Qualifications

Appropriate credential(s) to teach special education students with Mild/Moderate disabilities Letter of IntentResume3 Current letters of recommendation

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate

Requirements / Qualifications

Appropriate credential(s) to teach special education students with Mild/Moderate disabilities Letter of IntentResume3 Current letters of recommendation

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

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