The governing board establishes the following teaching criteria for all Resource Specialists working in the Oakdale Joint Unified School District.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional:
1. Uses effective teaching techniques.
2. Adheres to IEP recommendations as Course of Study for student.
3. Adheres to District homework policy.
4. Achieves positive teacher/pupil relations.
5. Generates enthusiasm for learning.
6. Achieves on task student behavior.
7. Moves students through curriculum based on mastery.
8. Provides instruction on an individual or small group basis as needed or specified in the pupil’s individual education plan.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Student Management:
1. Monitor pupil progress using the goals and objectives of the IEP.
2. Creates classroom environment reflective of curriculum.
3. Maintains up-to-date student records.
4. Utilizes effective discipline techniques.
5. Meets deadlines.
6. Communicates students problems to parents and makes recommendations.
7. Follows District promotion policy.
8. Maintains classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
9. Maintains clear lesson plans including homework assignments.
10. Supports students in social skills development in classroom, at recess, and other activities.
11. Participates as member of the appropriate assessment team in coordinating or performing the needed academic assessment required to determine the pupil’s education needs and placement.
12. Keeps student Individual Education Plan (IEP) files current.
13. Assures that due process procedures are followed.
14. Prepares a monthly attendance register.
15. Is involved n the evaluation and revision of the individual education (IEP).

Professional:
1. Achieves effective teacher/parent relations.
2. Has positive staff relations.
3. Performs adjunct duties as assigned.
4. Promotes a positive image of public education.
5. Participates in school functions.
6. Continues planned professional self-improvement.
7. Serves on District and school committees.
8. Follows District and school policies.
9. Works in conjunction with other support staff when working with students.

Required Qualifications:
1. Valid California teaching credential.
2. Valid Resource Specialist Certificate
3. Valid California driver’s license.
4. Valid TB Certificate
5. Physical Examination Required
6. Work year - 182 day
7. Master’s degree adds 5% of step 1 to salary.
8. Benefits at Certificated level.

Medical Category I:
(Light physical effort)
1. Position requires no extraordinary physical strength or qualifications.
2. Work assignments are normally located in a work environment with no unusual physical requirements or environmental conditions; requires only light physical function.
3. Position requires lifting 25 pounds maximum or carrying any object weighing 15 pounds.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER