A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Student Support Services/Teacher Restorative Classroom Specialist Date Posted:
7/16/2026
Location:
All sites
Closing Date:
07/29/2026 TEACHER, RESTORATIVE
CLASSROOM SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid California teaching credential, authorizing service in the area of assignment 2. Five years successful teaching experience preferred 3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with adolescent at-risk youth 4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents, and to respect confidential matters
REPORTS TO
Principal
JOB GOAL
To implement the school site Restorative Classroom Program to effectively meet both the academic and behavioral needs of the students designated to districtwide program at school sites
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Teaches students assigned to Restorative Classroom program in their currently assigned course of instruction 2. Communicates with student's regular schedule of teachers regarding assignments and instruction 3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning and behavior objectives 4. Assists site administration in the implementation of the district's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) within the school 5. Facilitates restorative practices paradigm with students and staff including the use of affective statements, affective questions, circle structures, formal conferencing and reintegration of identified students following behavioral incidents 6. Facilitates the acquisition of social/emotional skills for identified students 7. Facilitates student goal setting and self-efficacy to develop motivation for learning and success 8. Participates in the school Professional Learning Communities as assigned by site administration 9. Develops and maintains a system of student record keeping related to the program 10. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss the student's academic and behavioral progress 11. Confers with students, parents, teachers and other staff as needed 12. Participates in District, county and state meetings and trainings as needed or directed by site administration 13. Contributes news items of the program to bulletins and other communications from the school 14. Models personal and professional values of equity, integrity, caring, collaboration, personal and collective accountability 15. Performs other related duties as assigned
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
An online application along with any required documents listed below must be submitted by July 29, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 1. Resume 2. Evidence of California multiple subjects teaching credential 3. Complete contact information for three (3) professional references Copies of required certificates may be submitted with application. District may require that original certificate be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable certificates. It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status. AB2534 and SB848 Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application. Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Rona Chacon Mellon, by phone at (661) 631-4864, by email at chaconmellonr@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.
