Learning Handicapped Teacher, 2024-2025 School Year, Deadline: Open Until Filled

RESOURCE SPECIALIST Job Description Update approved: August 2003 DEFINITION Under the direction of the site administrator, to instruct pupils who require remedial and specialized assistance in academic, social and behavioral skills areas; to plan, develop, organize and assist in the operation of a comprehensive individualized educational program for pupils with learning handicaps; to assist instructional personnel, other specialists, and parents in designing and implementing an appropriate educational program; and to do other related functions as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Personnel in this job classification may perform any combination of the essential duties shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements. • Works directly with pupils, individually or in groups, to provide service that is over and above the regular classroom instruction. • Individualizes the instruction in accordance with program goals, with a focus on language arts and mathematics. • Provides appropriate prescriptive programs based upon diagnostic findings, and evaluates pupil progress. • Utilizes a variety of specialized methodology in instruction and in providing assistance to other instructional personnel, including but not limited to, remedial instruction, demonstration lessons, activity participation using a variety of educational equipment, materials, and learning aids. • Reviews, analyzes and evaluates pupil history and background, and assists instructional personnel in assessment and program placement. • Utilizes a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques. • Prepares, administers, scores and records the results of pupil evaluations. • Coordinates the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team meetings. • Reports and records results of pupil assessments and team member perceptions, and makes recommendations. • Counsels, confers and communicates with parents, instructional personnel, and the administrator concerning pupil progress and the interpretation of individual education plans. • Assists pupils with regular classroom instructional program assignments, as needed. • Prepares and maintains pupils records in accordance with district protocol. • Maintains a suitable room environment.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, theories, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the teaching and instruction of pupils with learning handicaps; Child growth and development, and behavior characteristics of multi-age children experiencing learning handicaps; Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to pupils with learning handicaps; Behavior management strategies and techniques; Socio-economic and cultural background differences within the school community. Ability to:

Plan, organize, develop, and assist in the conduct of a comprehensive remedial instructional program; Provide effective learning experiences for pupils with a wide range of socio-economic and cultural background; Effectively assess the educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement individualized educational plans; Provide and promote a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; Perform research and develop activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential job functions. • Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. • This type of work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve running, walking, or standing for extended periods of time. • Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

EDUCATION: Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university. EXPERIENCE: Successful instructional experience in a regular or special education classroom. CREDENTIAL: A valid teaching credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Possession of a resource specialist certificate. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Insurability by the District's insurance liability carrier. Employment is contingent upon fingerprint and background clearance, and proof of a recent negative tuberculosis test result.

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