2024-2024 Resource Teacher - Instructional Resource (Special Education ) 1 Year Temporary Assignment

Torrance Unified School District - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Resource Teacher - Instructional Resources is a certificated, non-management position within the Torrance Unified School District, operating under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer and/or their designee. This role is designed to serve as an instructional resource for teachers transitioning from teacher preparation programs to independent classroom teaching. The Resource Teacher plays a crucial role in supporting both new and veteran teachers in implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) effectively within their classrooms. In this position, the Resource Teacher will deliver professional guidance to assist new teachers in various areas, including effective pedagogy, differentiation of instruction, creating effective classroom environments, technology integration, and planning instruction tailored to the needs of English Learners, students with special needs, and high-achieving or gifted students. The Resource Teacher will also support teachers participating in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) program, which includes reviewing their work with the Formative Assessment for California Teachers (FACT) activities and documents as mandated by the District's BTSA Induction Program. The Resource Teacher will manage a caseload of 18-20 BTSA Induction program participating teachers, conducting observations and debrief sessions as required by the FACT system. Additionally, the Resource Teacher will offer classroom demonstrations on using formative assessments to differentiate instruction, curriculum compacting, lesson scaffolding, and implementing strategies to support content understanding for English Language Learners. Collaboration with staff in other content-specific programs, such as Common Core professional development and technology support systems, is also a key responsibility of this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for new and veteran teachers.
• Deliver professional guidance to new teachers in effective pedagogy and differentiation of instruction.
• Assist teachers in the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) program, including support and review of FACT activities.
• Manage a caseload of 18-20 BTSA Induction program participating teachers, conducting observations and debrief sessions.
• Offer classroom demonstrations on formative assessment and differentiated instruction techniques.
• Collaborate with staff in other content-specific programs, including Common Core professional development and technology support systems.

Requirements

• Possess a clear multiple subject or single subject teaching credential with CLAD/BCLAD.
• Minimum three years of successful teaching experience with positive evaluations.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques and differentiated teaching approaches that improve learning for all students.
• Broad knowledge of current educational research and practices.
• Experience working with students with learning difficulties, high achievement/GATE potential, and English Language Learners.

Nice-to-haves

• Possession of a Master's Degree in Education.
• Successful experience in various program and instructional settings.
• Knowledge of the BTSA Induction program and process, including the FACT system.
• Recent successful educational or academic experience in learning theory and instructional strategies.
• Expertise in creating and supporting CCSS aligned curriculum lessons.