Special Education Transition & RSP Teacher

Location: Woodland Hills

Job Summary:

This position combines the responsibilities of Special Education Transition Teacher and Resource Specialist (RSP) Teacher. Duties will be split between the two roles. Under the direction of the Administrative Director, the Special Education Teacher (Transition/RSP) provides specialized academic instruction, case management, and transition services to high school students with disabilities. The role includes developing and implementing compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition supports that address both academic and postsecondary goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Special Education Transition Teacher Coordinate and/or conduct transition assessments, instruction, and services for transition-age students to determine eligibility and facilitate access to community agencies and work-based learning opportunities

Provide technical guidance, professional development, and ongoing support to site-based transition teams in the implementation of transition assessments, instruction, and services, including the development of Individual Transition Plans (ITPs)
Train, monitor, and support school personnel in the implementation of transition-related activities, including:o Ongoing transition assessment processeso Delivery of transition-focused instruction for secondary students with disabilitieso Development and implementation of Compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ITPs in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), SELPA, and Charter policies

Support and assist the Administrative Director of Special Education in the resolution of due process cases related to transition services

Identify, prepare, and facilitate student participation in work-based learning experiences, including internships, job shadowing, and employment placements

Represent transition services and provide expertise in IEP team meetings, as appropriate

Gather, document, and monitor student data related to state grants, compliance requirements, and mandated charter/district/state follow-up activities

Assist case managers, students, and families with the development and implementation of postsecondary transition plans, including education, employment, and independent living goals

Develop and maintain partnerships with businesses, foundations, and community organizations to promote sponsor ships, internships, and job placement opportunities

Conduct outreach to potential partners, including employers, agency representatives, and community stakeholders, to expand transition service opportunities

Collaborate with administrators, student services personnel, and instructional staff to ensure effective delivery of career development and transition services

Facilitate linkages among families, business/industry partners, postsecondary institutions, and community agencies to support successful student transitions to postsecondary education and employment

Coordinate transition-related field trips to colleges, universities, occupational centers, and other post-secondary education and/or career options

Maintain appropriate student behavior and a positive learning environment through effective classroom and community-based management strategies in alignment with Charter and SELPA policies

Perform other related duties as assigned

Credentialed Teacher – Resource Specialist Serve as case carrier to their assigned students with IEPs, including coordinating, preparing, and implementing IEPs for all students on caseload

Provide direct services to students to support students’ ability to access the curriculum, which may be in a general education classroom, utilizing individual or small group instruction as appropriate

Co-teach general education classes and/or teach Learning Center elective to facilitate and support student access to the general education curriculum

Collaborate with general education teachers to develop learning strategies for diverse students’ needs and assist with curriculum adaptations and modifications according to student IEPsConduct formal academic assessments and write legally defensible assessment reports

Use data-driven techniques to set appropriate IEP goals for…