Credentialed Teacher

Job Summary

This position combines the responsibilities of Special Education Transition Teacher and Resource Specialist. Duties are split between the two roles. Under the direction of the Administrative Director, the teacher provides specialized 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.

• 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:
    • Ongoing transition assessment processes.
    • Delivery of transition‑focused instruction for secondary students with disabilities.
    • Development and implementation of compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ITPs in accordance with 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 assigned students with IEPs, including coordinating, preparing, and implementing IEPs for all students on caseload.
  • Provide direct services to students to support their ability to access the curriculum in a general education classroom, utilizing individual or small group instruction.
  • 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…