Special Education Resource Teacher

Job Specifications

Bay View Academy, a thriving and expanding charter school, authorized by the Monterey County of Education (MCOE) in 2011, seeks dynamic teachers committed to inquiry-based, student-centered instruction.

Teachers report to the Principal. Each teacher independently delivers an educational program for each course taught, including daily classroom instruction, within the framework of the adopted curriculum and pedagogy and in accordance with school policies and legal statutes.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree
• Special Education Teaching Credential for the State of California.
• Cross cultural language and academic development emphasis (CLAD) or equivalent.

 Required Skills

• Enthusiastic and effective teaching style
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use personal computers, including word processing, email, and grade management software
• Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions identified below

 Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education field or Special Education
• Experience teaching in charter schools and/or California public schools
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish
• Experience working within a diverse, multicultural community
• Ability to integrate technology into classroom instruction

Essential Duties

Duties Related to Student Learning Needs

• Serves as a member of the IEP team.
• Implement IEP goals and objectives and evaluate student progress.
• Provide special education services as described in students’ IEPs.
• On a continuous basis, identify each student’s learning style, abilities, knowledge, and skills in relation to the curriculum and learning outcomes, by consulting teachers, analyzing prior assessments, and conducting formal and informal assessments (i.e. pre-, formative, and summative).
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning challenges. Participate as requested in all follow up processes (e.g. meetings, paperwork); and implement modifications and accommodations as required, recommended, or determined to be appropriate.

Duties Related to Course Content and Instructional Materials

• Apply a program of instruction that targets specific learning outcomes tied to student learning needs and the school curriculum.
• Determine and follow a sequence of learning experiences for each course taught, developing and following written plans (i.e. unit plans and lesson plans) as the basis for instruction.
• Develop, select, and utilize curricular materials as appropriate to meet Common Core Standards.

 Duties Related to Teaching

• Apply teaching strategies consistent with student learning needs, the curriculum, and time allocations, appropriately challenging all students to maximize their individual learning progress.
• Make full and appropriate use of instructional time.
• Assess students regularly to ensure adequate progress is being made. Report the results of these assessments to the appropriate stakeholders as needed.

 Duties Related to the Classroom Environment

• Seek to develop relationships between self and students, and among students, based on listening, mutual respect, concern for others, and positive reinforcement of desired behaviors and attitudes.
• Create and manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning.
• Develop and communicate expectations regarding behavior and consequences to students.
• Demonstrate concern and regard for all students.
• Maintain an appropriate physical environment, minimizing risk and maximizing safety and security.

Duties Related to Parent/Guardian Relations

• Prepare a detailed report for parents/guardians to communicate student progress three times a year as directed by the Principal.
• Ensure that parents/guardians are appropriately informed about the instructional program, classroom expectations, and procedures through informational materials and communication structures.
• Communicate regularly via email, phone, written documents, and parent-teacher conferences regarding student academic and social progress and needs.
• Listen and appropriately respond to requests for information and assistance, as well as parental concerns and opinions, within the expected timeframes set by the school administration.
• Encourage parents/guardians to provide at-home educational support, including homework monitoring, on a regular basis.

Duties Related to Professional Development

• Participate in the BVA teacher evaluation program.
• Participate in all required in-service trainings, and take advantage of optional trainings.
• Identify and pursue other professional development programs and activities as need arises and opportunities present themselves.
• Participate in grade-level, and school-wide curriculum planning and coordination, as well as various school committees.

Duties Related to Professionalism

• Develop and maintain standards of professionalism, including professional behavior and appearance.
• Abide by the tenets of the State of California Code of Ethics of the Teaching Profession.

Duties Related to Management of Others

• Directly or indirectly manage classroom volunteers and student teachers, establishing regular administrative procedures and ongoing processes to effectively guide assigned volunteers, and maintaining a positive and productive working environment where volunteers thrive.

Additional Duties

• Maintain appropriate individual, class, and program records.
• Regularly collaborate with Professional Learning Community (PLC) members, enrichment teachers, and other staff as needed.
• Attend meetings of the BVA Board of directors and various school, district, and county workgroups as directed by the Principal.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal and the Board of Directors.

 Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

An attractive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as retirement benefits through the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

Application Deadline & Process

To apply, submit an application through Edjoin.  Position remains open until filled.

To guarantee consideration, apply by the posted Initial Review Date. The search committee may review applications received after this date at its sole discretion.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or genetic information. The Bay View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

BVA works to make information and events accessible to all. If you need disability-related assistance or accommodation during the application process, including auxiliary aids or services, please direct requests to 831-717-4630 or info@BayView-Academy.org. BVA is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be discriminated against as a result of such a request.