Severely Handicapped Preschool Teacher for 2019-20 School Year at West Contra Costa Unified School District
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Provides an age-appropriate functional educational program within the natural environment for students with severe handicaps encompassing all of the following curricular domains: domestic, vocational, recreation/leisure, community.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes a parent/careprovider interview for each student annually. Conducts formal and informal assessments of student's functional level within critical activities and basic skill area. Coordinates development of an individualized education program (IEP) with parents, Designated Instructional Services (DIS) and agency representatives. Develops systematic instructional programs which utilize natural stimuli and consequences. Develops adaptations to curriculum materials and/or environment. Establishes domestic and other community sites for teaching independent living and vocational skills. Documents student performance and conveys information to parents, co-workers and administrators. Fosters the development of transdisciplinary team which includes, but is not limited to, the following members: instructional aides, administrator, occupational therapist/physical therapist, speech therapist, nurse, psychologist, adaptive physical education teacher, parent, vocational specialist, regional center/social worker. Promotes otiomal age-appropriate social integration at school site and in surrounding community. Advocates for quality educational service for all students with exceptional needs. Provides training and information on SH curriculum to parents to foster their involvement and maximize carryover of instruction. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings coordinated with Regional Center Individualized Program Plan (IPP) development.
Other Duties and Responsilities:
Performs all functions required of a regular classroom teacher. Plans and supervises the work of the assigned instructional aide(s); participates in his/her evaluations. Works with Special Services personnel and/or school site Student Study Team in the evaluation and placement of students with severe handicaps. Maintains professional competencies through participation in self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervision Received:
Under the immediate direction of the site administrator with staff assistance from the Special Services Division.
Credentials Required:
Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential. Eligibility to enter or currently in an Intern Program for Severely Handicapped credentialing.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Provides an age-appropriate functional educational program within the natural environment for students with severe handicaps encompassing all of the following curricular domains: domestic, vocational, recreation/leisure, community. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Completes a parent/care provider interview for each student annually. Conducts formal and informal assessments of student's functional level within critical activities and basic skill area. Coordinates development of an individualized education program (IEP) with parents, Designated Instructional Services (DIS) and agency representatives. Develops systematic instructional programs which utilize natural stimuli and consequences. Develops adaptations to curriculum materials and/or environment. Establishes domestic and other community sites for teaching independent living and vocational skills. Documents student performance and conveys information to parents, co-workers, and administrators. Fosters the development of transdisciplinary team which includes, but is not limited to, the following members: instructional aides, administrator, occupational therapist/physical therapist, speech therapist, nurse, psychologist, adaptive physical education teacher, parent, vocational specialist, regional center/social worker. Promotes optimal age-appropriate social integration at the school site and in surrounding community. Advocates for quality educational service for all students with exceptional needs. Provides training and information on SH curriculum to parents to foster their involvement and maximize carryover of instruction. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings coordinated with the Regional Center Individualized Program Plan (IPP) development.
Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential or be enrolled in a program toward obtaining a credential. Must have Early Childhood Special Education authorization Ed-Join application, Letter of Interest, Resume, Copies of Credentials, Copies of CBEST, CSET, NCLB status, Copies of Transcripts showing evidence of a BA degree, and 2-3 letters of recommendation
Provides an age-appropriate functional educational program within the natural environment for students with severe handicaps encompassing all of the following curricular domains: domestic, vocational, recreation/leisure, community. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Completes a parent/care provider interview for each student annually. Conducts formal and informal assessments of student's functional level within critical activities and basic skill area. Coordinates development of an individualized education program (IEP) with parents, Designated Instructional Services (DIS) and agency representatives. Develops systematic instructional programs which utilize natural stimuli and consequences. Develops adaptations to curriculum materials and/or environment. Establishes domestic and other community sites for teaching independent living and vocational skills. Documents student performance and conveys information to parents, co-workers, and administrators. Fosters the development of transdisciplinary team which includes, but is not limited to, the following members: instructional aides, administrator, occupational therapist/physical therapist, speech therapist, nurse, psychologist, adaptive physical education teacher, parent, vocational specialist, regional center/social worker. Promotes optimal age-appropriate social integration at the school site and in surrounding community. Advocates for quality educational service for all students with exceptional needs. Provides training and information on SH curriculum to parents to foster their involvement and maximize carryover of instruction. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings coordinated with the Regional Center Individualized Program Plan (IPP) development.
Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential or be enrolled in a program toward obtaining a credential. Must have Early Childhood Special Education authorization Ed-Join application, Letter of Interest, Resume, Copies of Credentials, Copies of CBEST, CSET, NCLB status, Copies of Transcripts showing evidence of a BA degree, and 2-3 letters of recommendation
Comments and Other Information
Non-Discrimination Policy:
West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net.
Politica de No Discriminación:
En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.
Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 o 510-307-4538 o rhaney@wccusd.net.
Comments and Other Information
Non-Discrimination Policy:
West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net.
Politica de No Discriminación:
En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.
Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 o 510-307-4538 o rhaney@wccusd.net.