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Teacher, Special Education - Moderate/Severe - (PALSS) K-12 Eligibility Pool at Elk Grove Unified School District

Application Deadline

8/15/2019 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
1/10/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified

Add'l Salary Info

EGEA Salary Schedule #10. See Salary Schedule Link below.
Length of Work Year
Varies
Employment Type
Full and Part Time

Job Number:

CE19 - 2

About the Employer

Located in one of the most diverse areas of California, Elk Grove Unified is an award-winning district known for its commitment to academic excellence and learning for all students in its 68 schools in nine high school regions. It covers 320 square miles within the City of Elk Grove, the City of Sacramento, the City of Rancho Cordova, and the unincorporated area of Sacramento County. EGUSD integrates career-based learning and real-world workplace experiences with rigorous academics to prepare its students for college, career, and life, supporting them with the means to be creative problem solvers, self-aware, self-reliant, and self-disciplined; technically literate; effective communicators and collaborators; and engaged in the community as individuals with integrity.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
ELK GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: TEACHER, SPECIAL EDUCATION – MODERATE/SEVERE BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a site administrator or the Director-Special Education & SELPA, provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with a primary disability of autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and serious emotional disturbance; monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior; research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services; serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; work within a pull-out Learning Center environment or within a self-contained classroom. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with a primary disability of autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and serious emotional disturbance; participate in preparing Individual Education Plan goals and objectives for eligible students; suggest alternate resources, programs or interventions for ineligible students. Monitor and evaluate progress and behavior of eligible special education students; oversee short-term student instruction for ineligible students; prepare report card grades as appropriate. Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services. Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; respond to inquiries and provide information, recommendations and interpretation of student records. Receive and respond to referrals from faculty, psychologists, parents, administrators, physicians and other personnel; provide screening and academic assessment for special education students referred by the Student Study Team and other referring groups; interpret assessment results for team members; write behavior support plans. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior; retrieve official records for parents and District personnel as requested. Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned. Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; organize and conduct in-services for parents or staff as directed. Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. Monitor Department expenditures as appropriate. Perform related duties as assigned. DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with a primary disability of autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and serious emotional disturbance. Basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Problems and concerns of students with special needs. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Research methods. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. ABILITY TO: Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with a primary disability of autism, deaf-blindness, moderate to severe mental retardation, multiple disabilities, and serious emotional disturbance. Monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior. Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services. Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations. Understand and relate to students with special needs. Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Learn department and program objectives and goals. Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Prioritize and schedule work. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. Move hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard. Hear and speak to exchange information. See to read a variety of materials. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree including courses needed to meet credential requirements and student teaching classroom experience. LICENSES OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Education Specialist Instruction Credential – Moderate/Severe Disabilities or Specialist Instruction Credential – Special Education/Severely Handicapped. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Office and classroom environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe or Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education - Severely Handicapped

Please complete our on-line application. Please scan and attach all required documents. Do not mail, email, or fax documents to our office. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.

  • Credential Copy (Copy of all current valid credentials from CTC website (print information from each individual credential screen then scan and upload – do not use the email documents option as it does not contain all the needed information))
  • English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent is required.)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Signed Letters of Recommendation)
  • Resume

    Valid Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate/Severe or Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education - Severely Handicapped

    Please complete our on-line application. Please scan and attach all required documents. Do not mail, email, or fax documents to our office. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED MUST BE IN .PDF FORMAT.

    • Credential Copy (Copy of all current valid credentials from CTC website (print information from each individual credential screen then scan and upload – do not use the email documents option as it does not contain all the needed information))
    • English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent is required.)
    • Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 Signed Letters of Recommendation)
    • Resume

      Comments and Other Information

      California credential students who are scheduled to complete requirements by 08/01/19 may apply, but need to indicate such on application. California credential students who will complete requirements after 08/01/19 and who are eligible for university internships must attach an official letter from the university stating their eligibility. Candidates with out of state credentials may be considered. For more information on obtaining a California teaching credential, contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at credentials@ctc.ca.gov. The Elk Grove Unified School District (hereinafter EGUSD) desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. EGUSD prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person should be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, EGUSD will provide you with one upon notice. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, you should immediately contact the District’s Legal Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, at (916)-686-7795, ext. 67159 or legalcompliance@egusd.net . A copy of EGUSD uniform complaint or EGUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request

      Comments and Other Information


      California credential students who are scheduled to complete requirements by 08/01/19 may apply, but need to indicate such on application. California credential students who will complete requirements after 08/01/19 and who are eligible for university internships must attach an official letter from the university stating their eligibility. Candidates with out of state credentials may be considered. For more information on obtaining a California teaching credential, contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing at credentials@ctc.ca.gov. The Elk Grove Unified School District (hereinafter EGUSD) desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are free from harassment and are assured of equal access and opportunities in accordance with law. EGUSD prohibits any district employee from harassing or discriminating against any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person should be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, EGUSD will provide you with one upon notice. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying, you should immediately contact the District’s Legal Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, at (916)-686-7795, ext. 67159 or legalcompliance@egusd.net . A copy of EGUSD uniform complaint or EGUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request