Resource Specialist Program Teacher at Sierra Junior High School - Prather - Sierra Unified

Description

Job Summary

Resource Specialist Teacher
Sierra Junior High School
Grade: 7-8

Primary Functions:

• Under the direct supervision of the school principal, a teacher assesses the instructional level of students; instructs students in the State and/or District mandated subject areas in accordance with provisions of the California Educational Code, State Board of Education rules, and the policies of the Governing Board; evaluates students and the instructional program; continues his/her own professional growth; participates in school activities; and performs related work as required;

• Creates, with assistance of pupils, a positive and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers;

• Maintains plans, seating charts and instructional materials in such a way that they can be utilized by substitute teaching personnel when the need arises;

• Evaluates each pupil's academic and social growth; keeps appropriate records; prepares progress reports and communicates with parents on the individual pupil's progress;

• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with school and District professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems;

• Provides leadership for students in developing good citizenship;

• Promotes development of positive self-esteem and feelings of success in children;

• Continues to keep up-to-date on recent research, current trends, and developments in education and related fields;

• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment;

• Assists in the selection and requisition of textbooks, instructional aids and instructional supplies;

• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required;
Special Details

• Provide each individual with exceptional needs the opportunity for assistance, strategy instruction, and a positive learning experience in order to make progress

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction according to the standards of performance expected by the District and in accordance with provisions of the CA Education Code, State Board of Education rules, the policies of the Governing Board, the adopted course of study and such other provisions.

• Provide on-going consultation and in-service to regular and special education staff on topics related to special education instruction, as required by State Law to assure the success of special education students in the regular education program.

• Seek and use innovative and effective teaching techniques and specialized equipment and materials adapted to the needs of individual students.

• Create and maintain a functional and attractive learning environment (seating arrangement, bulletin boards, learning centers, displays, etc.).

• Through the provision of appropriate pupil assessments, evaluate and monitor pupil progress and make periodic reports on the achievement and personal adjustment of identified pupils, in cooperation with the administration and support staff.

• Maintain accurate written records of pupil progress, goals and objectives, attendance and parent contacts.

• Promote development of positive self-esteem and feeling of success in children.

• Confer with parents, appropriate staff members, physicians and agency representatives to maintain consistent and appropriate students progress.

• Participate in the IEP process from referral to implementation as appropriate, including assessments, report writing, IEP meetings and development of goals and objectives.

• Increase professional competency through in-service training, conference attendance, visitations and university courses.

• Continue to keep up to date on recent research, current trends and developments in special education and related fields.

• Evaluate, select and requisition instructional materials.

• Perform basic attendance accounting activities.

• Report emergencies following established procedures.

• Attend appropriate assigned meetings.

• Maintain current knowledge of Federal, State and local procedures related to awareness and services for handicapped students.

• The authority to use discretion in all matters not covered by Board policy, reporting his/her actions to the site principal at the earliest possible time.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in education, including three years of teaching both in regular and special education.

• Ability to diagnose and prescribe appropriate interventions for students with handicapping conditions; write IEP's; monitor student progress, consult and provide information to parents and arrange for appropriate integration activities with non-handicapped peers; demonstrate strong consultative and/or teaching skills.

Licenses and other requirements:

• Valid Special Education Credential and Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence.

Working Conditions:

• School environment; subject to frequent interruptions.

Requirements / Qualifications