BASIC FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of an assigned Principal, provide instruction and services including consultation, resource and evaluation information for pupils whose needs are identified in a written individualized educational program developed by an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team and who are assigned to regular classroom teachers for a majority of a school day. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide instruction and services for pupils whose needs were identified in a written individualized educational program developed by an IEP team and who are assigned to regular classroom teachers for a majority of a school day. 
• Provide information and assistance to individuals with exceptional needs and their parents. 
• Provide consultation, resource and evaluation information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to their parents and staff members. 
• Coordinate special educational services provided to each individual with exceptional needs served through the resource specialist program. 
• Assess pupil progress on a regular basis and revise individualized educational programs as appropriate; refer students who did not indicate appropriate progress to the IEP team. 
• Communicate and consult with special education staff, district level staff, administrators, counselors, parents and students for the purpose of coordinating available information and services to individual students. 
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned program, students and related services and activities; develop and implement various systems for organization of mandated paperwork and processes. 
• Evaluate students according to approved assessment plan; utilize appropriate instruments/tests, observations, records and interviews; prepare complete reports of each student assessed; maintain reports and test records in confidential files; interpret assessment findings for staff, parents, and other authorized persons as necessary.
• Serve as a member of the Individualized Educational Program team as appropriate.
• Provide consultation in development of vocational plans for individuals with special needs.
• Operate a computer and assigned software; operate other standard office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to various sites to conduct work as assigned by the position. 

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in classroom instruction for assigned program.
• Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Child guidance principles and practices related to students with special needs.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Curriculum and lesson plan development to meet IEP or other educational goals.
• Equipment operation related to special education students.
• Terminology involved in special education or alternative education programs.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Basic computer operation. 

ABILITY TO:

• Instruct special education or alternative education students in individualized tasks to achieve IEP goals.
• Understand and relate to children with special needs.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Any combination equivalent to:  bachelor’s degree and three years experience teaching regular and special education classes. 

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid Resource Specialist Authorization or an Education Specialist Credential.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• California EL Authorization preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor work environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 

HAZARDS:

• Exposure to students who may become hostile or disorderly and who may exhibit physical aggression.