SPECIAL EDUCATION INDEPENDENT STUDY TEACHER - Open Valley Independent Study (Patterson Unified)

Employer: Patterson Joint Unified School District

Date Posted: 3/13/2019

Contact: Stephanie Days

Number Openings: (At time of posting) 1

Length of Work Year: 185 days

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Deadline: 4/29/2019 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary: $52,859 - $87,256/year plus $800 monthly benefit cap (2018-2019 salary schedule)

Experience: Year for year credit given for up to 14 years of public school teaching experience

Stipend: $1,000 stipend given for National Board Certification

Stipend: 3% stipend given for fully credentialed Special Education teachers

Stipend: $2,643 stipend for Masters & $2,643 stipend for Doctorate

Stipend:

$1,000 stipend given for National Board Certification

Stipend:

3% stipend given for fully credentialed Special Education teachers

Stipend:

$2,643 stipend for Masters & $2,643 stipend for Doctorate

Job Description / Essential Elements:

RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHER/SPECIAL EDUCATION

DEFINITION:
To provide instructional planning, remedial instruction and special education services to individuals with identified learning disabilities who are assigned to the Resource Specialist Program by an I.E.P. Team for less than one-half of the school day.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

a. provide appropriate instruction, as prescribed in the Individual
Educational Plan, for students who have specific learning
disabilities or for whom this is the least restrictive environment;

b. participate as a member of the I.E.P. Team;

c. develop, update and implement students' I.E.P.s annually;

d. administer approved achievement and diagnostic tests for
initial evaluation or reevaluation of students referred or
assigned to the resource specialist program, including the
assessment needed to monitor student progress annually;

e. coordinate the educational program of students assigned to the
R.S. program (with regular education teachers and staff);

f. help coordinate efforts to appropriately involve parents of R.S.
students in I.E.P. proceedings and in the implementation of the
individual's educational plan;

g. prepare lesson plans (for teacher and aide) within a
collaborative or pull-out model of service

h. supervision of aide(s) assigned to the classroom.

i. to work cooperatively with the psychologist and regular
education staff in implementing the Hughes Bill as needed;

j. prepare a Transition Plan and coordinate work experience
and/or on-the-job training programs (students sixteen (16)
years and older)

k. maximize mainstreaming for each student to the greatest
extent possible based on individual needs and I.E.P. plans;

k. other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

a. learning theory, particularly for children with exceptional needs;

b. instructional materials;

c. special education teaching techniques;

d. academic assessment instruments and how to administer
them;

e. Perceptual development and related remedial techniques.

Ability to:

a. develop and provide appropriate instruction;

b. assess student's academic needs and performance;

c. write Individual Educaion Plans (I.E.P.s) and keep I.E.P. file
current and orderly;

d. conference with parents and teachers;

e. work as a member of the special education team;

f. work as a team within the in-class consultation model.

Experience:

Three years of special education teaching experience
is desirable.

Education/credential:

A clear Learning Handicapped credential; eligible for clear or preliminary Resource Certificate of Competence.

SUPERVISION:

Works under the joint supervision of the principal and the district's Coordinator of Student Services and Special Projects. Principal is responsible for the evaluation.

Board adopted: 02/27/95

Requirements for Applying

Education Specialist Instruction Credential in the following areas along with EL and autism authorization:
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Moderate/Severe Disabilities

3% stipend for fully credential Special Education teachers

District will consider fully qualified interns. You MUST submit your Intern Eligibility letter from the college for proof of your credential and the letter must also state that the program has EL authorization.

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (If your credential does not have EL authorization, please submit your CLAD certificate. Scan your actual credential that has the authorization codes and not the certificate. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating that you are intern eligible.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters)
• Resume

Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers.