Teacher of the Orthopedically Impaired (Itinerant) at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under limited supervision of the Senior Director, Special Education will teach academic and life experience skills; provide assistive technology and/or alternative, augmentative communication services to meet the individual needs of students with physical impairments in a variety of settings. Services can include instruction, consultation, and assessment associated with augmentative communication systems, modification of computer systems, specialized computer assistance, and determination of access. Provide referral, assessment, IEP and support services to students in a variety of educational settings.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate California Teaching Credential (Education Specialist – Physical and Health Impairments, an added authorization of Orthopedic Impairment, or a credential that authorizes serving Orthopedically Impaired students). Successful completion of Assistive Technology certificate program is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and Insurance.
School Year: 185 days per year. Locations: This is an itinerant position. It may include travel to various SCCOE school sites. MA (pro-rated) stipend $1,500; Doctorate (pro-rated) stipend $400. Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Medical benefits: There is an employee paid portion for medical benefits depending upon the medical plan chosen which covers employee and dependents. MUST SUBMIT RESUME; THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND A COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher. License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate California Teaching Credential (Education Specialist – Physical and Health Impairments, an added authorization of Orthopedic Impairment, or a credential that authorizes serving Orthopedically Impaired students). Successful completion of Assistive Technology certificate program is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and Insurance.
School Year: 185 days per year. Locations: This is an itinerant position. It may include travel to various SCCOE school sites. MA (pro-rated) stipend $1,500; Doctorate (pro-rated) stipend $400. Fully paid dental and vision insurance covering both employee and dependents. The employee is also provided with long-term disability insurance and life insurance. Medical benefits: There is an employee paid portion for medical benefits depending upon the medical plan chosen which covers employee and dependents. MUST SUBMIT RESUME; THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE AND A COVER LETTER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Application Deadline
5/14/2020 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/2/2020
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$44,241 - $92,389 annually; service credit is given for prior appropriate experience.
Length of Work Year
Position to begin August 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year and continuing; 185 day work year
Employment Type
Full Time