Teacher, Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Infant/Toddler - Special Education/Student Programs and Services (14-1676) **Palm Desert** at Riverside County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County. www.rcoe.us
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
**Please be advised that this position is located in Palm Desert, approximately 69 miles from Riverside.** POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Riverside County Office of Education’s Infant CIRCLE Early Start Program provides family-centered early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers with special needs in a variety of natural environments, including family homes, throughout the Riverside County SELPA service area. The special education teacher, Deaf/Hard of hearing – infant/toddler provides special instruction focused on promoting caregiver-child interactions within the context of everyday activities and routines as the foundation of effective early intervention for infants and toddlers whose primary disability is Deaf or Hard of Hearing and who may or may not have other identified developmental delays or disabilities. Please see job description for a list of job functions and minimum qualifications. The following documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, Fingerprint Clearance, TB Clearance, Bachelor's Degree. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is required; Master’s degree desirable. CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Possession of a valid California Education Specialist-Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching credential, or any other pre-Ryan California Teaching Credential in the emphasis area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Credential must include authorization to provide services to children ages 0-3). Applicants who are applying for a valid credential or have not utilized their credentials within the last 39 months of employment in a school district must show verification of passage of the California basic Education Skills Test (CBEST). CTEL Certification or EL equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE is also required. You must provide evidence of qualifying for these credentials with your application materials.
EXPERIENCE: •Experience and understanding of a variety of educational approaches to meet the needs of children with deafness or hearing loss such as: auditory/oral, ASL, or total communication •Knowledge of and experience with cochlear implants •Experience working in early childhood programs for children with special needs, inclusive of children with deafness or hearing impairments •Experience working with infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who are Deaf or hard of hearing. •Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, writing IFSPs, providing consultation, support and strategies for families of young children with disabilities The following documents must be attached to your Ed-Join application prior to the position closing date/time: •Two (2) Letters of Reference/Recommendation (Must be dated within the last 2 years) •Letter of Introduction (Must specifically reference the position for which you have applied) •Current Resume •Valid California Education Specialist-Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching credential, or any other pre-Ryan California Teaching Credential in the emphasis area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Credential must include authorization to provide services to children ages 0-3) •Completion of Target Success Teacher Sketch (link provided on page after submission of application) ***TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE TARGET SUCCESS TEACHER SKETCH SURVEY BEFORE DEADLINE DATE. TEACHER SKETCH INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED ONCE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
**Please be advised that this position is located in Palm Desert, approximately 69 miles from Riverside.** POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Riverside County Office of Education’s Infant CIRCLE Early Start Program provides family-centered early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers with special needs in a variety of natural environments, including family homes, throughout the Riverside County SELPA service area. The special education teacher, Deaf/Hard of hearing – infant/toddler provides special instruction focused on promoting caregiver-child interactions within the context of everyday activities and routines as the foundation of effective early intervention for infants and toddlers whose primary disability is Deaf or Hard of Hearing and who may or may not have other identified developmental delays or disabilities. Please see job description for a list of job functions and minimum qualifications. The following documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, Fingerprint Clearance, TB Clearance, Bachelor's Degree. EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is required; Master’s degree desirable. CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Possession of a valid California Education Specialist-Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching credential, or any other pre-Ryan California Teaching Credential in the emphasis area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Credential must include authorization to provide services to children ages 0-3). Applicants who are applying for a valid credential or have not utilized their credentials within the last 39 months of employment in a school district must show verification of passage of the California basic Education Skills Test (CBEST). CTEL Certification or EL equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE is also required. You must provide evidence of qualifying for these credentials with your application materials.
EXPERIENCE: •Experience and understanding of a variety of educational approaches to meet the needs of children with deafness or hearing loss such as: auditory/oral, ASL, or total communication •Knowledge of and experience with cochlear implants •Experience working in early childhood programs for children with special needs, inclusive of children with deafness or hearing impairments •Experience working with infants and toddlers, birth to age 3 who are Deaf or hard of hearing. •Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for assessment, writing IFSPs, providing consultation, support and strategies for families of young children with disabilities The following documents must be attached to your Ed-Join application prior to the position closing date/time: •Two (2) Letters of Reference/Recommendation (Must be dated within the last 2 years) •Letter of Introduction (Must specifically reference the position for which you have applied) •Current Resume •Valid California Education Specialist-Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching credential, or any other pre-Ryan California Teaching Credential in the emphasis area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Credential must include authorization to provide services to children ages 0-3) •Completion of Target Success Teacher Sketch (link provided on page after submission of application) ***TO BE CONSIDERED, ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE TARGET SUCCESS TEACHER SKETCH SURVEY BEFORE DEADLINE DATE. TEACHER SKETCH INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED ONCE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED.
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
The applicant is responsible for assuring that the Riverside County Office of Education personnel office receives the online submission of their application before the deadline date. Applicants must be sure they are submitting a complete application packet with all required documents. Incomplete application packets WILL NOT be considered if the required materials are not attached or completed by the closing date/time. For your convenience, you can access the Internet application site from any location. For further questions or concerns please visit our website at www.rcoe.us or contact Personnel Services, Riverside County Office of Education, 3958 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 826-6666.
Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for satisfaction of minimum qualification standards. Those applicants evidencing the best qualifications will be invited for a panel interview evaluation. The interview panel will provide the division head with the top candidates for final selection. All candidates will be notified via e-mail following final selection.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount.
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender, or disability. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
***Important***
Many districts communicate with applicants mainly by email. Your email provider may recognize these emails as spam and place them in your junk mail or spam folder. Watch for these emails and adjust your spam filter accordingly. Please check your emails often for further recruitment correspondence.
Ed-Join Jobseeker Help Desk 1(888) 900-8945.
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
The applicant is responsible for assuring that the Riverside County Office of Education personnel office receives the online submission of their application before the deadline date. Applicants must be sure they are submitting a complete application packet with all required documents. Incomplete application packets WILL NOT be considered if the required materials are not attached or completed by the closing date/time. For your convenience, you can access the Internet application site from any location. For further questions or concerns please visit our website at www.rcoe.us or contact Personnel Services, Riverside County Office of Education, 3958 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 826-6666.
Selection Process:
Applications will be screened for satisfaction of minimum qualification standards. Those applicants evidencing the best qualifications will be invited for a panel interview evaluation. The interview panel will provide the division head with the top candidates for final selection. All candidates will be notified via e-mail following final selection.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount.
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender, or disability. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
***Important***
Many districts communicate with applicants mainly by email. Your email provider may recognize these emails as spam and place them in your junk mail or spam folder. Watch for these emails and adjust your spam filter accordingly. Please check your emails often for further recruitment correspondence.
Ed-Join Jobseeker Help Desk 1(888) 900-8945.
Application Deadline
3/29/2015 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
3/30/2015
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Add'l Salary Info
$37,948 - $75,494 (annually) Plus 4% stipend for Clear Special Education Credential
Length of Work Year
185 days/11 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Recruitment Number:
14-1676
Location:
College of the Desert - Palm Desert
Department:
Special Education
Division:
Student Programs and Services
Hours:
M-F 8hrs/Day; 40hrs/Week