Specialized Academic Instructor - Resource Specialist - Sycamore Canyon
Specialized Academic Instructor - Resource Specialist - Sycamore Canyon
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SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOURCE SPECIALIST
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director of Special Education and the immediate supervision of the site principal the Resource Specialist provides consultation; coordination; curricular resources; evaluation; remediation; and direct instructional services for students with exceptional needs in all classifications of handicapped pupils whose Individualized Educational Program (IEP) specifies placement in the regular program for the majority of the school day.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITES:
Assessment:
Serves as coordinator of school wide screening for identification of pupils with exceptional needs; acts as a case coordinator for referrals to the Resource Specialist Program; develops assessment plan for students referred to the Resource Specialist Program and coordinates consultation with the parent; participates in the assessment of pupils referred to the Resource Specialist Program; refers pupils who cannot be effectively served by the Resource
Specialist Program to the Individualized Educational Planning Team for further evaluation; coordinates the transfer of case oversight to the Program Specialist when it appears that the student may need special education service for the majority of the school day; assists the Individualized Educational Planning Team in designing an Individualized Instructional Plan for eligible students who are assigned to the regular classroom for the majority of the school day; identifies and provides special materials and instructional models pertinent to individual
needs; assists the Individualized Educational Planning Team in evaluation of pupil progress and revises the Individualized Educational Program as needed to accommodate individual needs.
Consultation:
Provides consultation and/or inservice relating to pupil assessment specialized instruction management and guidance to parents regular teachers and aides; observes student behavior in the regular classrooms and consults with teachers regarding these behaviors; demonstrates teaching and/or classroom management control strategies that are considered appropriate and effective in meeting the needs of each child in both academic and nonacademic areas; works cooperatively with all special education staff support staff and other
agencies for the best interest of each child; provides consultant services resource information and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to parents and regular staff members.
Direct Instruction:
Provides direct instruction and services for pupil whose needs were identified by
the IEP Team and who are assigned to the regular classroom for the majority of
the day; coordinates Individualized Education Plans with regular teachers for
students with special needs; monitors carefully the IEP of all students placed in
the Resource Specialist Program.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
Education: A Bachelors Degree and graduate level training in special education.
Experience: Prior experience is desirable.
Credentials: Special Education Credential and Certificate of Competence as required by California law.
Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to promote and maintain professional and human relationships among members of the school community. Knowledge of a wide variety of instructional strategies for the remediation of individuals with exceptional needs.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
