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Resource Specialist - Job #174 at Vacaville Unified School District

Application Deadline

8/12/2017 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
6/28/2017
Contact
Barbara Lawson
(707) 453-6106
Number of Openings
1

Add'l Salary Info

Placement on salary schedule, see attached
Length of Work Year
186 days per year for new teachers
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Posting Number:

174

About the Employer

VUSD works to achieve the mission of graduating all students by providing academic excellence and CHOICES that encourage unique and individualized learning experiences. We place precedence on imparting a sense of belonging and commitment to community. Fostering lifelong learning lays a foundation for character, work ethic, collaboration and confidence to aspire and achieve. VUSD students are exposed to college and career readiness opportunities that give direction and purpose after graduation. We believe the outstanding talent and dedication of our teaching and support staff enables our students to accomplish great things. At Vacaville Unified School District, we provide an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value and embrace diversity and believe that it is critical to achieving educational excellence. We are intentionally enhancing an inclusive culture that supports the diverse needs of all we serve. We are dedicated to working together to create a district where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. We welcome and value the contributions of every member of our community, including students, families, staff, and community partners.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
VACAVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUBJECT: Resource Specialist CLASSIFICATION: Certificated Personnel Job Description DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY Resource Specialists are responsible to the Director of Special Education and the site administrator. Resource Specialists provide direct instruction to and coordinate the instructional programs for students with exceptional needs enrolled in the resource specialist programs at each school. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides instruction and direct services as prescribed in the written instructional plan for those students admitted into the resource specialist program on an individual or small group basis, either in the special education resource room or in the regular classroom. Uses appropriate materials and strategies suited to the needs of individual students in order to promote learning and progress on IEP goals. Creates and maintains an atmosphere and learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of students. Performs and coordinates needed assessment required to determine students’ educational needs and placement. Assists regular classroom teachers in identifying those children who appear to have exceptional needs not met within the regular education program. Serves as a member of the Individual Education Plan team for those children who have needs requiring resource specialist services for whom they serve and at other times as appropriate. Develops and reviews the IEP’s for each student on the caseload. Maintains resource specialist program records reflecting growth and/or performance of each student on the caseload and such other records as required. Evaluates and reviews pupil progress regularly and report progress to parents. Assists with assuring compliance with Federal, State and SELPA regulations regarding special education procedures, eligibility and services to students. Helps coordinate efforts to appropriately involve parents in the IEP team proceedings and in the implementation of the IEP. Consults with regular education teachers to assist with adaptations in the regular classroom and to maintain accommodations for identified students’ educational and student management needs. Trains, plans and supervises the work of the Resource Specialist Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessional. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists in the development of new and innovative programs, in-services and workshops to assist in meeting the needs of pupils with exceptional needs in the regular classroom. Provides career and vocational development and focus on the attainment of minimum competencies for those students at the secondary level. Assists with the acceptance and inclusion of student with special needs by site staff, students and parents. Organizes and distributes materials to be used by students in the resource room and in their regular classrooms. Coordinates special education services with the regular education program for each student on the caseload. Attend and actively participate in special inservices and staff development training sessions required by the SELPA and District. Perform other related special education duties as required by the SELPA, site administrator and Director of Special Education. EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Passing score on CBEST, CSET or basic skills examinations from other states English Learner authorization Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential; eligible for Clear or Preliminary Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties. Sufficient vision to read printed material, and identify and distinguish objects. Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 5 feet. Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups. Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This type of work requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, or reaching for extended periods of time. Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate office equipment, and move about the work area. persnl.teri.word 6/22/09

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Vacaville Unified School District is seeking a Resource Specialist. Required: California Credential authorizing Resource and English Learner authorization.

Copy of your current California Credential English Learner Authorization if not embedded on your Credential Resume Three letters of recommendation.


      Vacaville Unified School District is seeking a Resource Specialist. Required: California Credential authorizing Resource and English Learner authorization.

      Copy of your current California Credential English Learner Authorization if not embedded on your Credential Resume Three letters of recommendation.