California Department of Educationposted 4 months ago
Los Angeles, CA
Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Director of Special Education, the Resource Specialist Teacher (RST)/Resource Specialist Program (RSP) provides program design and direct instruction to students who have a demonstrated disability and are supported by an Individual Education Program (IEP). The student's services will be provided individually in small group inside or outside the classroom as prescribed by the IEP. The RST/RSP will work actively to design and implement the highest quality and motivated intervention in special education implementation for the school, the teachers, the students and their families.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct instruction in the academic areas to special education program pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis, either in the resource room or the regular classroom.
  • Refers pupils who do not demonstrate appropriate progress to the individualized education program team.
  • Coordinates special education services with the regular school programs for each pupil with special needs enrolled in the Resource Specialist Program.
  • Serves as case manager for students with IEPs that are not enrolled in the Resource Specialist Program.
  • Monitors pupil progress on a regular basis, participating in the review, revision of individualized education programs, as appropriate.
  • Creates and maintains Individualized Education Program (IEP) records on the LAUSD Welligent Database.
  • Provides professional development, consultation, and resource material regarding individuals with special needs to their parents and to regular staff members.
  • Consults with parents and regular classroom teacher quarterly and upon request regarding students who have been admitted to the Resource Specialist Program.

Requirements

  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
  • English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required.
  • Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug test and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Possess valid Educational Specialist credential with a valid English Learner authorization and an added autism spectrum disorders authorization, or be eligible for Special Education Credential via a University Internship program.
  • Teaching or therapy experience with Special Education students preferred.
  • BCLAD or bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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