Resource Specialist; Special Education SCUSD

Special Education Teacher

Special education teacher for PreK - 12th grade levels. Under the direction of the Special Education Department and the principal(s) of his/her assigned school(s), will work with individuals at elementary or secondary levels with exceptional needs, classroom teachers and principals, prescription, implementation, and evaluation of instructional planning, special instruction, tutorial assistance or other services to individuals with exceptional needs. Shall provide support to students who spend the majority of their time in regular education classrooms.

Representative job duties:
Engage and support all students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to respond to students' diverse needs. Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures. Understand and organize subject matter by using district-provided curriculum/materials and/or standards aligned resources to make subject matter accessible to all students.

Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students by sequencing instructional activities and materials for student learning. Assess and evaluate student learning to guide instruction, and communicate progress with students, families, and appropriate staff. Contribute to the teaching and learning environment by fulfilling extra duties as assigned, attending required meetings, maintaining resources and equipment, and assisting in maintaining acceptable student behavior outside of classroom.

Serve as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team, and develop and implement appropriate standards-based IEP goals and objectives. Appropriately utilize the services of the classroom instructional assistant/paraprofessional staff to support students' learning (if applicable). Communicate, collaborate, and work cooperatively with general education teachers, interpret the abilities and disabilities.

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in related field such as Education, Special Education, Teaching, Psychology, Humanities or related, including all courses to meet credential requirement.

Special Requirements :
Must possess or be eligible to apply for the following:
• English Language Authorization and
• Valid Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Certificate; or Mild/Moderate; or Moderate/Severe Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;

Job Site:
Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) 5735 47th Ave. Sacramento, CA 95824
* Includes any school located within the Sacramento City Unified School District

CalSTRS Retirement Full Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employee and Family (No Premiums) The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America.

For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer:
Melinda Iremonger — 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, - melinda-iremonger;
Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA,