A Curriculum Specialist works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum. Works with teachers to develop curriculum that helps students learn effectively and meets state educational standards. Analyzes student assessment data, and chooses textbooks, educational materials, and new technologies to support teaching. May specialize in particular grade levels or subject areas, or education for specific groups of students such as English Language Learners.
Resource Specialist (Special Education) @ Sacramento City Unified School District - SCUSD-2 at Sacramento City Unified School District Print Application Deadline 1/4/2027 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/27/2026 Contact Jonathan Griggs (916) 643-7472 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $67,745 - $174,113 Annually Length of Work Year 10 Employment Type Full Time Funding Source Special Education About the Employer Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for college and careers. We offer a wide variety of programs to meet different student needs in a district that reflects the diversity of our city and state. Become a Sacramento City Unified employee and join a team committed to Sacramento's future. We approach each day with creativity and passion, knowing that the young lives we inspire are Sacramento's next generation of leaders. Join us. You'll love your inspiring career in the heart of Sacramento. Job Summary Job Summary Special education teacher for PreK - 12th grade levels. Under the direction of the Special Education Department and the principal(s) of his/her assigned school(s), will work with individuals at elementary or secondary levels with exceptional needs, classroom teachers and principals, prescription, implementation, and evaluation of instructional planning, special instruction, tutorial assistance or other services to individuals with exceptional needs. Shall provide support to students who spend the majority of their time in regular education classrooms.
Representative job duties:
Engage and support all students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to respond to students' diverse needs. Maintain appropriate standards of student behavior, using behavioral management strategies and techniques, including positive reinforcement and behavior shaping procedures. Understand and organize subject matter by using district-provided curriculum/materials and/or standards aligned resources to make subject matter accessible to all students. Plan instruction and design learning experiences for all students by sequencing instructional activities and materials for student learning. Assess and evaluate student learning to guide instruction, and communicate progress with students, families, and appropriate staff. Contribute to the teaching and learning environment by fulfilling extra duties as assigned, attending required meetings, maintaining resources and equipment, and assisting in maintaining acceptable student behavior outside of classroom. Serve as a member of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) team, and develop and implement appropriate standards-based IEP goals and objectives. Appropriately utilize the services of the classroom instructional assistant/paraprofessional staff to support students' learning (if applicable). Communicate, collaborate, and work cooperatively with general education teachers, interpret the abilities and disabiliti View Job Description Requirements /
Qualifications Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in related field such as Education, Special Education, Teaching, Psychology, Humanities or related, including all courses to meet credential requirement.
Special Requirements:
Must possess or be eligible to apply for the following: • English Language Authorization and • Valid Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Certificate; or Mild/Moderate; or Moderate/Severe Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
Job Site:
Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) 5735 47th Ave. Sacramento, CA 95824 •Includes any school located within the Sacramento City Unified School District Requirements /
Qualifications Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree in related field such as Education, Special Education, Teaching, Psychology, Humanities or related, including all courses to meet credential requirement.
Special Requirements:
Must possess or be eligible to apply for the following: • English Language Authorization and • Valid Resource Specialist Program (RSP) Certificate; or Mild/Moderate; or Moderate/Severe Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
Job Site:
Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) 5735 47th Ave. Sacramento, CA 95824 •Includes any school located within the Sacramento City Unified School District Comments and Other Information CalSTRS Retirement Full Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employee and Family (No Premiums) The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact
Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer:
Melinda Iremonger — 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento
CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446
- melinda-iremonger@scusd.edu;
Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator:
5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento
CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474
Comments and Other Information CalSTRS Retirement Full Medical, Dental, and Vision for Employee and Family (No Premiums) The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact
Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer:
Melinda Iremonger — 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento
CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446
- melinda-iremonger@scusd.edu;
Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator:
5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento
CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474
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