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Special Education Teacher (Education Specialist) for Doyle & Portola
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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.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
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Print 1. Provide instructions and services for those eligible pupils whose needs have been identified and for whom Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) have been developed. These pupils shall be assigned to regular classroom teachers for more than a majority of the school day (RSP). 2. Act as case carrier, as assigned; including the scheduling and documenting of IEP team meetings in accordance with the written procedures of the Lassen County Local Plan Area. 3. Assist, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, in the assessment and re-evaluation of pupils as assigned on approved and appropriate materials. 4. Provide information and assistance to pupils with exceptional needs and to their parents using daily lesson plans and appropriate materials. 5. Provide consultation, resource information, and material regarding pupils with exceptional needs to their parents and to regular staff members. 6. Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs for each individual with exceptional needs enrolled in the resource specialist program by maintaining an effective level of communication with school site personnel. 7. Follow IEPs in designing lesson plans and daily activities which encompass a wide range of content area both academic and non-academic emphasizing at the secondary level academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life. 8. Monitor pupil progress on a regular basis, participate in the review and revision of IEPs and refer pupils who do not demonstrate appropriate progress to the IEP team. 9. Develop and maintain standards of pupil behavior through the supervision of pupils during in-classroom and out-of-classroom activities by using effective communication skills and providing an effective physical environment. 10. Select and request books, instructional aids and supplies as indicated by IEPs in accordance with the school site program and maintain an accurate inventory of the allocated materials. 11. Keep accurate attendance and other pupil records pertinent to the program and for selected Federal and State reports while assuring their confidentiality. 12. Regularly attend meetings and trainings conducted by the Lassen County Local Plan Area. 13. Respond professionally to administrative directions and to the needs of the educational program in the same manner as local district staff. 14. Performs such other tasks and such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned or delegated.Requirements / Qualifications
CA special education credential or meet qualifications to receive appropriate credential Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Resume Requirements / Qualifications CA special education credential or meet qualifications to receive appropriate credential Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information This opening is immediate. The position is located in Doyle and Portola for Long Valley School. Our school provides both classroom based learning and personalized, mastery-based learning for all students in our blended/ independent study based program. The right candidate will be skilled at forming relationships with students and working collaboratively with staff. Comments and Other Information This opening is immediate. The position is located in Doyle and Portola for Long Valley School. Our school provides both classroom based learning and personalized, mastery-based learning for all students in our blended/ independent study based program. The right candidate will be skilled at forming relationships with students and working collaboratively with staff. Links Related To This Job Certificated Salary Schedule CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New EducatorsADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY
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