Resource Specialist (RSP Special Education)

SAUGUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCE SPECIALISTPrimary Function:Responsible for providing direct and indirect service for students with special needs placed in a general education classroomDirectly responsible to: Building Principal with assistance from Student Support services staffMajor Duties and Responsibilities:Meets California standards for the teaching professionCoordinates referral assessment IEP process for students referred to special educationProvides consultation and training to staff members and parentsServes as case manager to address the needs of pupils referred to and/or placed in the Resource Specialist ProgramCoordinates the inclusion of special needs students in general education using accommodations and/or modificationsCoordinates and participates in Individual Education Planning (IEP) Team meetings for students and/or prospective in staff development activities pertaining to the needs of children in special education in addition to site staff development activitiesPrepares implements reports progress for IEP goals and objectives for students assigned to special educationKeeps accurate recordCollaborates with parents and other service providers in the development and implementation of goalsConducts ongoing formal and informal evaluation of special education students keeping accurate recordsAttends school and special education staff meetingsDirects activities of special education instructional assistantsParticipates in 90 minute planning at site and/or with other special education triennial reviews with all team membersQUALIFICATIONS GUIDEKnowledge of:Principles theories methods techniques assessment tools and strategies pertaining to educational trends core and alternate core curriculum and strategies for implementation as related to students with mild to moderate disabilitiesChild growth and development and behavior characteristics of children identified with mild to moderate educational and social disabilitiesEducational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to the elementary studentBehavioral management and behavior shaping strategies techniques and methods and conflict resolution proceduresSocio-economic and cultural background differences of the school populationLegal requirements related to special educationAbility to:Plan organize develop and conduct a comprehensive teaching instruction and behavior management program for mild to moderate special education students Provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental social and emotional disabilitiesAssess the educational needs of with disabilities and design develop and implement individual education plansProvide an attractive inviting and stimulating learning environmentCollaborate with members of assessment planning IEP teamsPerform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instruction programs pilot projects and innovative programs designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences for students with special needsCredential Required:Education Specialist Instruction CredentialOR: any other combination of Special Education Credentials with Resource Certificate of CompetenceESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and the display screen of various office equipment and machinesAble to conduct verbal conversationAble to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)Able to sit stand stoop kneel bend and walkAble to sit for sustained periods of timeAble to climb slopes stairs steps ramps and laddersAble to lift up to 25 poundsAble to carry up to 25 poundsAble to exhibit full range of motion for:shoulder external rotation and internal rotation shoulder abduction and adductionelbow flexion and extensionshoulder extension and flexionback lateral flexionhip flexion and extensionknee flexionAble to operate office machines and equipment in a safe and effective mannerAble to demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to operate calculator typewriter and/or computer keyboard at the required speed and accuracyWhile the ideal candidate will possess all these abilities duties assigned can be modified to accommodate some physical restrictions.