Temporary Teacher, Special Education (Mild-Moderate) La Costa Meadows Elementary (2023/2024) at San Marcos Unified School District
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Job Summary
Job Summary
This position is a Temporary assignment signing a Temp Contract from 8/10/2023 thru 12/31/2023 with the possibility of continued employment through 6/05/2024.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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- TITLE – Teacher, Special Education, Mild/Moderate
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Credential
- California credential authorizing instruction for the Mild/Moderate handicapped
- Education
- Sufficient to meet credential requirements
- Experience
- None required
- Personal
- See District requirements
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and ability to implement the subject matter, philosophical, social, and educational concepts relative to the duties and responsibilities listed on this job description
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Director of Learning
- The teacher directs the program for and teaches learning handicapped pupils in the day class the basic learning and other subject matter commensurate with the emotional, physical and intellectual needs of the pupil. The teacher also provides appropriate physical and psychological environment to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes, and social skills
- Planning for instruction
- Assesses the needs of individual pupils and plans an appropriate program of individualized instruction based upon school, home and community environments
- Provides individualized or small group instruction in the least restrictive environment to pupils whose emotional and/or behavioral problems have resulted in marked academic retardation and mild/moderate developmental delays
- Instructional programs must be based upon a functional curriculum, utilizing behavioral methodology for implementation
- Teaching results – evaluation
- Keeps concise anecdotal records, behavioral and instructional data on each pupil, the learning disorder, and plan or remediation, and results of the plan
- Instructional techniques
- Prepares instructional materials for pupils having a possible grade level span for below kindergarten through grade twelve
- Seeks out and plans motivational strategies to stimulate the interests and special talents of the gifted but disturbed child
- Relationships
- Teacher-pupil
- Teacher provides continual supervision on an “on call” basis for pupils assigned to the group as problem situations arise anywhere in the school
- Teacher-pupil
- Teacher-staff
- Confers with professional staff on each pupil’s progress and frequently with psychologists and support personnel
- Assist other staff professionals in the diagnosis of learning disorders
- Arranges with staff for integration of pupils into regular classes where appropriate for pupil success
- Works closely with on-site administrator on educationally handicapped related problems
- Obtains needed assistance for each child from other professional staff members: psychologists, speech therapists, public health nurse
- Teacher-parent
- Confers frequently with parents. Appraises child’s progress. Assists parents in understanding child’s progress and problems in a way to best help the child
- Teacher-community
- Endeavors to apprise District personnel, parents and the community of the needs of mild/moderate handicapped children
- Professional Attitude, Responsibilities and Participation
- Professional growth
- Continued study of current development and research in educating the pupil with an emotional and/or neurological disorder
- Participates in in-service programs
- Keeps abreast of types of new instructional equipment, materials, and methods that might be used in remedial instruction
- Professional growth
- Adaptability
- Works cooperatively with District personnel as a team member
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- Person to whom responsible
- Building Principal
- Evaluator
- Building Principal / Assistant Principal
- Persons responsible to Teacher, Special Education, Mild/Moderate
- Those designated by the Building Principal
Requirements / Qualifications
Appropriate California Education Specialist Credential authorizing service in a Mild/Moderate setting **Required** If you do not have a posted credential, please attach a letter that states you are currently enrolled in a program, and list your graduation date. Autism Authorization **Required** English Learner Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, ELAS, ELAM & ELA1, SC17 accepted) **Required** CLAD, BCLAD, ELA1, ELAM and ELAS as are acceptable EL authorizations. We understand that the EL Authorization is embedded in your credential, please attach a copy of your credential to the EL Authorization section of your Ed-Join application in order to verify that you have met the EL requirement. For credential questions, email Certificated Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or 760-752-1244 Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Recommendation (x3) (within the last 6 months)
(required documents must be forwarded with your on-line application prior to the posting close date)
Requirements / Qualifications
Appropriate California Education Specialist Credential authorizing service in a Mild/Moderate setting **Required** If you do not have a posted credential, please attach a letter that states you are currently enrolled in a program, and list your graduation date. Autism Authorization **Required** English Learner Authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, ELAS, ELAM & ELA1, SC17 accepted) **Required** CLAD, BCLAD, ELA1, ELAM and ELAS as are acceptable EL authorizations. We understand that the EL Authorization is embedded in your credential, please attach a copy of your credential to the EL Authorization section of your Ed-Join application in order to verify that you have met the EL requirement. For credential questions, email Certificated Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or 760-752-1244 Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Recommendation (x3) (within the last 6 months)
(required documents must be forwarded with your on-line application prior to the posting close date)
Comments and Other Information
Location: La Costa Meadows Elementary
Number of Work Days: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5
This position is a Temporary assignment signing a Temp Contract from 8/10/2023 thru 12/31/2023 with the possibility of continued employment through 6/05/2024.
*THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE.
For credential questions, email Certificated Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or 760-752-1244
Comments and Other Information
Location: La Costa Meadows Elementary
Number of Work Days: 184
Hours Per Day: 7.5
This position is a Temporary assignment signing a Temp Contract from 8/10/2023 thru 12/31/2023 with the possibility of continued employment through 6/05/2024.
*THE DISTRICT NOW ACCEPTS UP TO 10 YEARS OF PRIOR SERVICE.
For credential questions, email Certificated Technician Amber Christman at amber.christman@smusd.org or 760-752-1244
Application Deadline
7/12/2023 11:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/22/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Placement on the Certificated salary schedule
Length of Work Year
2023/2024
Employment Type
Full Time
FRINGE BENEFITS:
District offers Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for Employee and Eligible Dependents