Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST (CHARTER) Nevada County Superintendent of Schools in collaboration with John Muir Charter is seeking a Special Education Resource Specialist to serve the special education population at the MUIR site across California. This is an itinerant position and receives mileage imbursement. History of John Muir Charter School John Muir Charter is authorized by the Nevada County Office of Education and was founded in 1998 to serve the young men woman of the California Conservation Corps, Local Conservation Corps, Youth Build, Job Corps and other Workforce Investment Act funded programs. Muir operates in 52 locations across California. The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools serves as the SELPA for MUIR Charter School. Job Summary Provide instruction and services for pupils whose needs have been identified in an individualized education program developed by the individualized education program team and who are assigned to regular classroom teachers for a majority of the school day. This is an itinerant position. Directly Responsible to: Associate Superintendent of Special Education Services/SELPA or designee Supervisory Responsibilities: None; however, may lead, train or participate in team assignments. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Not all functions may be performed by incumbent. 1. Plans and develops special education services for students in the John Muir Charter programs. Provides direct instruction and/or online supports to students as needed. 2. At the secondary level, emphasis on academic achievement, career and vocational development programs, and preparation for adult life as mandated for transition planning and implementation. 3. Provides leadership to the student study team in identifying students with special needs. 4. Coordinates the development of the proposed assessment plan and arranges for assessment required to determine the pupil’s eligibility, educational needs and placement. 5. Assess, diagnose, and evaluate the learning needs of individual students. 6. Recommends modification of IEP as needed. 7. Prepares and disseminates special education reports to teachers and others. 8. Coordinates and consults with administration and educational staff, parents and support staff regarding instructional planning and services for students with exceptional needs. 9. Coordinates and/or provides special education services and other support services as needed for individuals with exceptional needs. 10.Plans and coordinates with regular education teachers to modify assignments, which students could not otherwise perform. 11.Provides teachers with appropriate curriculum materials. 12.Consults with teachers to provide information and strategies for behavior management. Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST (CHARTER) https://ncsos.sharepoint.com/sites/NCSOSHR/Shared Documents/HR Shared Files/Personnel/Job Descriptions/Spec Ed & SELPA/MUIR Los Angeles/Resource Specialist Teacher - John Muir Charter.docx Page 2 of 4 13.Provides consultation, resource information, ideas and suggestions to classroom teachers and others working with special education students. 14.Provides information on available community resources. 15.Attends staff and education meetings and other assigned meetings as required. 16.Reviews student’s transcripts/records upon enrollment with John Muir Charter. 17.Develops professional competence through active participation in in-service presentations and professional growth seminars. 18.Performs other duties and program tasks and responsibilities as assigned. 19.Protects the health and safety of the students. Maintains security appropriate to the facility. 20.Serves as a liaison and maintains good working relationships with those in the course of work. Working with staff from other agencies may include state, federal, and/or local agencies. Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of: • Subject areas, state curriculum standards and current instructional methodologies and techniques associated with the special needs population. • Secondary curriculum • Current and relevant Individual Education Plan (IEP) development • Applicable laws, codes, regulation, policies and procedures related to special education • Transition planning • Various assessment tools in reading, writing and mathematics. • Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities • Effective public speaking techniques Ability to: • Utilize technology • Assist in the management of student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment • Teach students of a wide variety of levels and grade ranges • Coordinate and implement various student and family services • Work effectively with parents, community, and education colleagues in and outside the program • Function as a positive, contributing member of an educational team • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing • Prioritize and schedule work • Maintain records and prepare reports • Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software • Work with students from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST (CHARTER) https://ncsos.sharepoint.com/sites/NCSOSHR/Shared Documents/HR Shared Files/Personnel/Job Descriptions/Spec Ed & SELPA/MUIR Los Angeles/Resource Specialist Teacher - John Muir Charter.docx Page 3 of 4 Working Conditions Environment: • Indoor office work environment • May encounter frequent interruptions • Driving a vehicle to conduct work Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations): • Mental acuity to perform these tasks, to make sound decisions and judgments in the sphere of assigned duties and to make determinations relative to the effective performance of the tasks. • Facility and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time. • Facility to see and read printed materials, with or without vision aids. • Facility to hear and understand speech on the telephone, at normal room levels, and in workshop and training sessions. • Facility to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and presenting at workshops and trainings. • Manual dexterity to operate a telephone, computer, copier, calculator, and other commonly used office equipment. • Physical strength and agility to push, pull and lift any object weighing up to 25 pounds and carry any object weighing up to 15 pounds • Facility to drive a vehicle Education and Experience A combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, may be qualifying. We reserve the right to determine if a candidate meets the qualifications. Credential: (Required) A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential or Resource Specialist Certificate or a valid California Education Specialist Instruction credential authorizing (Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe) or Specialist Instruction (Learning Handicapped and/or Severely Handicapped) credential and a Resource Specialist Certificate. Credential Authorization: (may be required): Autism Authorization Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST (CHARTER) https://ncsos.sharepoint.com/sites/NCSOSHR/Shared Documents/HR Shared Files/Personnel/Job Descriptions/Spec Ed & SELPA/MUIR Los Angeles/Resource Specialist Teacher - John Muir Charter.docx Page 4 of 4 OTHER REQUIREMENTS: These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States Must possess a valid California Driver’s License Must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage Fingerprint and Background clearance Valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance Current CPR and First Aid Certification Pre-Employment Physical Valid COVID-19 vaccination record (if required for position) FLSA Status: Non-exempt Employee Group: Certificated (unrepresented)