Teacher, Special Education, RESOURCE SPECIALIST 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR at Mt. Diablo Unified
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Duties and Responsibilities of Resource Specialist Teachers, Special Education:
The Resource Specialist Teacher is responsible to the Special Education Administrator for the Resource Specialist Program for the interpretation of the MDUSD Special Education Program under the Master Plan. Evaluation of Resource Specialist Teachers assigned full-time to a school will be the responsibility of the school principal. If a Resource Specialist Teacher serves more than one school, the Special Education Administrator for the Resource Specialist Program or his/her designee will be the evaluator.
The duties and responsibilities of the Resource Specialist Teacher are as follows:
1. to instruct students assigned to the Resource Specialist Program in those academic areas identified in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) in accordance with California Education Code §56362
2. to evaluate student progress on a regular basis, and refer students to the Individual Education Program Team for any program or placement revisions
3. to maintain necessary current records of the students whose IEP’s are the responsibility of the Resource Specialist Teacher
4. to provide resource information, materials, and assistance to eligible students, to their parents, and to the school staff; to provide consultation as appropriate
5. to process the referrals of students, including assessments, for special education programs and services, or forward referrals to the appropriate program administrator
6. to direct the special education instructional assistant in completing assigned tasks
7. to chair school IEP Team meetings for the students referred to the Resource Specialist Teacher. (In schools with more than one Resource Specialist Teacher, this shall be a shared responsibility.)
8. to participate and assist in job-related in-service education
9. to present at the school at least thirty minutes before the time prescribed for commencing school and remain at the school at least fifteen minutes after the close of the school day unless the principal or District administration indicates otherwise
10. to emphasize at the secondary school level, academic achievement, career and vocational development programs, and preparation for adult life
11. to report to the principal or his/her designee any job-related factors which prevent the full exercise of duties and responsibilities
12. to attend job-related meetings and activities, specified by the school principal or the appropriate special education administrator as schedule permits
13. to perform related non-instructional duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Board of Education
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to enter their Social Security Number into their Edjoin job seeker profile when applying for positions. While we cannot view your SSN, it does enable us to directly access your credentials on the CTC website. OR (Include a Copy of Credential or “Details of Selected Credential” print-out from the CTC website with the document number and validity dates. DO NOT USE PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION). Out-of-state candidates may apply. Any applicant with an out-of-state credential, subject matter authorization, or other credential not listed below, may attach their credential in the UNKNOWN (UNKN) category below. For information about obtaining a California teaching credential, contact the CTC at credentials@ctc.ca.gov . Students currently enrolled in California credential programs may apply, but need to provide an email/letter from the recommending institution specifying enrollment and expected completion date. If your English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE) is not embedded in your credential, you may enter it in your application under credential requirements Bilingual Spanish is desirable, but not required.
- Credential Copy (Attach CA or Out of State Credential. If finishing a program, attach a Letter of Appeasement or Intern Eligibility Letter from your university)
- English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent (Please attach here if not enbedded in your credential))
- Letter of Introduction (Stating the position you are applying for and your skills and qualifications)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters, less than 2 years old)
- Other (Test Results (CBEST/EQUIVALENT & CSET/PRAXIS/MSAT))
- Resume (One page in length)
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate
Applicants are encouraged to enter their Social Security Number into their Edjoin job seeker profile when applying for positions. While we cannot view your SSN, it does enable us to directly access your credentials on the CTC website. OR (Include a Copy of Credential or “Details of Selected Credential” print-out from the CTC website with the document number and validity dates. DO NOT USE PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION). Out-of-state candidates may apply. Any applicant with an out-of-state credential, subject matter authorization, or other credential not listed below, may attach their credential in the UNKNOWN (UNKN) category below. For information about obtaining a California teaching credential, contact the CTC at credentials@ctc.ca.gov . Students currently enrolled in California credential programs may apply, but need to provide an email/letter from the recommending institution specifying enrollment and expected completion date. If your English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE) is not embedded in your credential, you may enter it in your application under credential requirements Bilingual Spanish is desirable, but not required.
- Credential Copy (Attach CA or Out of State Credential. If finishing a program, attach a Letter of Appeasement or Intern Eligibility Letter from your university)
- English Learner Authorization (CLAD/BCLAD/EL/ELA/SDAIE or equivalent (Please attach here if not enbedded in your credential))
- Letter of Introduction (Stating the position you are applying for and your skills and qualifications)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two letters, less than 2 years old)
- Other (Test Results (CBEST/EQUIVALENT & CSET/PRAXIS/MSAT))
- Resume (One page in length)
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate
Comments and Other Information
We are seeking Special Education Teachers to work in partnership with other educators to provide comprehensive programs across the full continuum of special education services to serve students in their least restrictive environments and, when possible, at the students’ school of residence. Ensuring the continued development of a district model which supports students and employs the latest techniques and practices is dependent on our staff who will work together to offer an innovative special education services model to have an immediate, positive impact on students' achievement.
Upon an offer of employment, you must provide the official copies of the following: undergraduate & graduate transcripts, CBEST verification, CSET/MSAT/Praxis/ equivalent results and, if applicable, the Certificate of Compliance for Highly Qualified Teachers (No Child Left Behind). No unofficial copies of transcripts and Test Results can be accepted.
Mt. Diablo is a K-12 school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 31,000 students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c).
The District administration reserves the right to screen applicants based on a review of applications, resumes, and recommendations, to use job related testing as part the interview process, and does not guarantee a personal interview to all applicants.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Comments and Other Information
We are seeking Special Education Teachers to work in partnership with other educators to provide comprehensive programs across the full continuum of special education services to serve students in their least restrictive environments and, when possible, at the students’ school of residence. Ensuring the continued development of a district model which supports students and employs the latest techniques and practices is dependent on our staff who will work together to offer an innovative special education services model to have an immediate, positive impact on students' achievement.
Upon an offer of employment, you must provide the official copies of the following: undergraduate & graduate transcripts, CBEST verification, CSET/MSAT/Praxis/ equivalent results and, if applicable, the Certificate of Compliance for Highly Qualified Teachers (No Child Left Behind). No unofficial copies of transcripts and Test Results can be accepted.
Mt. Diablo is a K-12 school district located in Concord, California serving the educational needs of over 31,000 students. The district covers over 150 square miles, including the cities of Concord, Pleasant Hill, Clayton; portions of Walnut Creek, Martinez, and unincorporated areas including Lafayette, Pacheco, Pittsburg, and Bay Point.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: No individual shall be permitted to begin employment until the Department of Justice has ascertained that the individual has not been convicted of a sex offense as defined by Education Code section 44010, a controlled substance offense as defined Education Code section 44011, or a serious or violent felony as defined in Penal Code sections 667.5(c) & 1192.7(c).
The District administration reserves the right to screen applicants based on a review of applications, resumes, and recommendations, to use job related testing as part the interview process, and does not guarantee a personal interview to all applicants.
Equal Opportunity Employer
NONDISCRIMINATION: The Mt. Diablo Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identify, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, actual or potential parental, family, marital status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX student issues, please contact the Title IX Compliance Officer, Wendi Aghily, Chief of Pupil Services and Special Education, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at aghilyw@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding compliance with Title IX employee issues, please contact the Chief of Human Resources, John Rubio, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at rubioj@mdusd.org. Questions, concerns or complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, intimidation and bullying, please contact the Equity Compliance Officer, Jennifer Sachs, Executive Director of Instructional Support, at 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord, CA 94519, by phone (925) 682-8000, or email at sachsj@mdusd.org.
Application Deadline
10/27/2021 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/18/2021
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Add'l Salary Info
$53,339 - $98,346*
Length of Work Year
185 days + 2 days New Teacher Orientation
Employment Type
Full Time
Stipends::
$1,413 for Masters, Ed.D/Ph.D, and National Board Certification
*MDUSD Career Increments::
Applied when appropriate up to $98,346
Benefits::
Medical, vision and dental. Employees with .50FTE or greater are eligible for Medical Benefits..
Retirement::
CalSTRS (California State Teachers Retirement Plan)
Location::
To be determined