Job Description / Essential Elements

Print Job Title: Special Education Resource Specialist

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Executive Director or Designee

Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Special Education Administrator, provides specialized academic instruction to students with learning and other disabilities to optimize student learning. Plans, delivers and evaluates instruction based upon specific standards and objectives as indicated in each student's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). Performs in compliance with instructional program guidelines and legal requirements of IDEA and Federal regulations. Contacts are made within and outside of the school system; may require handling of sensitive information and/or dealing tactfully with others.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides direct support to students by delivering instruction and ensuring learning through a variety of teaching models and strategies.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations to the curriculum, lessons and learning environment.
• Designs activities and lessons with multiple levels so that all students both meet their IEP goals as well as access the general education curriculum.
• Formally and informally assess the student learning to create a comprehensive learning program.
• Set high expectations that are suitable for students.
• Assessments may be differentiated based on each individual education plan.
• This may require developing alternative assessments.
• Work collaboratively with ESes and other staff to plan and ensure that instruction is aligned with identified common core curriculum and standards.
• Prepare and maintain confidential records and files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education

Experience: Three years of special education teacher experience desirable.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and research reports. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software, PowerPoint and Word processing software.

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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Special Education Credential (Valid California Learning Handicapped or Education Specialist (Mild to Moderate) Credential or Resource Specialist Certificate) or equivalent.
2. Autism Authorization.
3. Three (3) Current Letters of Employee References.
4. Copies of Transcripts.
5. Letter of Introduction and Resume.

Comments and Other Information: Hybrid, in-person (Union City) and remote. Candidate must reside within the East Bay area. $1,000 Master's Degree stipend, $2,000 Doctorate stipend, and health benefits available. Full-time benefit allotment of $1,500/month for medical, vision, and dental/Part-time allotment $750-$1,125/month based on FTE. CalSTRS retirement. Job provides flexibility, creativity, and innovation. Connecting Waters is a TK-12 grade independent public charter school that services the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Stanislaus Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, and Tuolumne. This position has flexible hours with most student interactions being one-on-one and small group. Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators.