Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree, including appropriate coursework in education Special Education Credential and Resource Specialist Certificate (or be eligible for an Emergency Credential or waiver) A valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance. Department of Justice fingerprint clearance Minimum three years teaching experience Knowledge of: K-6 core curriculum content A variety of appropriate assessment tools to identify students with special needs How to implement an integrated instructional program How to write effective, meaningful student goals and objectives Appropriate options of delivery methods and services How to coordinate services with the regular education classroom and program Appropriate modifications and/or accommodations and interventions of classroom curriculum Due process rights and procedures Effective interpersonal communication techniques

Ability to: Coordinate service with the regular education teacher and work with core curriculum Administer a variety of assessments Plan for effective, meaningful integration of student instruction Implement curriculum that addresses student goals and objectives Deliver methods and services to match specific student needs Work with regular teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and student support Develop and implement modifications and intervention strategies Document necessary federal and state due process rights and procedures Work with staff using effective communication techniques Skills to: Work with core curriculum and know where and how to access core curriculum content material Interpret and evaluate assessment results Coordinate curricular areas to help establish an integrated program for each student Conduct on-­-going evaluation of student goals and objectives Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery as needed Work on a daily basis with teachers to develop and maintain teaming/communication Support classroom modifications and intervention strategies Translate all necessary documentation in an understandable format on Special Education forms and files Use effective and appropriate communication techniques with students, parents, staff, agencies and community members Work with students with exceptional needs Modify core curriculum and implement appropriate teaching strategies