Resource Specialist Assistant

Resource Specialist Assistant at Centralia Elementary School District Print Application Deadline 5/15/2026 12:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/1/2026 Contact Natalie Francis 714-228-3100 3120 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $22.51

• $27.39 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info (Range 13 on the current salary schedule 6 steps) Length of Work Year 10 months (starting 2026 School Year) Employment Type Part Time Hours 4.0 hrs./day Monday
• Friday 8:20 am
• 12:20 pm schedule subject to change based on needs of the District Location TBD Benefits Retirement and sick leave, Life Insurance $25,000/NO

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision in a classroom setting or special learning center, assists in the delivery of an instructional program of prescribed learning objectives to students in the Resource Specialist Program.

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION

Reports to: Site Principal or Designee

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in monitoring student progress and assists in recording progress of students in Resource Specialist Program
• Assists in scheduling SST/IEP team meetings, including agenda preparation, distribution, and notification
• Assists in coordinating RSP students' special educational services with regular school program
• Maintains records, including typing and filing of paperwork and documents in students' files
• Assists and coordinates IEP activities of children in regular classrooms
• Assists Resource Specialist in monitoring of IEP
• Follows through on instructional prescriptions with pupils
• Assists in guiding students or providing an example of the academic, social/emotional, or psychomotor areas
• Assists in helping students understand their weaknesses and to work toward improving their skills in areas where specific needs have been diagnosed
• Assists students in the Resource Specialist Program to become more self-reliant and to relate to individuals or groups
• Prepares materials and uses media as needed in classroom or special learning center
• Assists in classroom and outdoor activities
• Performs any other work as assigned
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with others
• Participates in workshops and in-service as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of college, including at least one course related to teaching children, such as psychology or child development and one course with its major emphasis on educating the special education students, or one year of paid or two years volunteer experience working with students. Type 30 words per minute. Must pass proficiency test as legislated by the State of California.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic elements of child growth and development
• Ability to work with students identified and placed in the Resource Specialist Program
• Ability to deal effectively with children in situations requiring poise and patience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and parents
• Ability to perform general clerical duties
• Must be physically fit to lead and participate in a variety of vigorous activities
• Ability to see well enough to read fine print and see conditions relating to the safety of self and others
• Ability to speak in an indoor and outdoor setting well enough to project voice throughout classroom, playground, multipurpose room and telephone
• Ability to hear well enough to converse on telephone and in person, and to hear conditions relating to safety of others and self
• Strength to lift/carry equipment/supplies/children up to 50 pounds
• Must have adequate body movement and motion to stoop, bend, reach, climb and move swiftly to respond to emergency
• Must have use of hands and fingers to type, write, use calculator, file and sort supplies and equipment Requirements / Qualifications Please submit required documents as attachments online: 1) One letter of recommendation 2) High School Diploma 3) Resume 4) If you have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework, please include unofficial transcripts or AA Degree or higher

• ONLY COMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED

• If you do not have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework you will be required to pass a proficiency test as legislated by the State of California.

A study guide may be picked up with the receptionist at our District Office.

ONLY COMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ATTACHMENTS.

The district office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed from 12:00 pm

• 1:00 pm Monday
• Friday.

The address is 6625 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620 Centralia School District will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions, please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. If selected for the position you will need to complete the department of justice criminal background check prior to employment. Cost for this background check is $57.00 to be paid for by the applicant.

Requirements / Qualifications

Please submit required documents as attachments online: 1) One letter of recommendation 2) High School Diploma 3) Resume 4) If you have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework, please include unofficial transcripts or AA Degree or higher

• ONLY COMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED

• If you do not have at least 48 units or credit hours of college coursework you will be required to pass a proficiency test as legislated by the State of California.

A study guide may be picked up with the receptionist at our District Office.

ONLY COMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL ATTACHMENTS.

The district office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and closed from 12:00 pm

• 1:00 pm Monday
• Friday.

The address is 6625 La Palma Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620 Centralia School District will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions, please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. If selected for the position you will need to complete the department of justice criminal background check prior to employment. Cost for this background check is $57.00 to be paid for by the applicant. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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