Resource Specialist

About the position

The Saugus Union School District is seeking a Resource Specialist responsible for providing direct and indirect services for students with special needs placed in general education classrooms. The Resource Specialist will work under the direction of the Building Principal and with assistance from Student Support services staff.

Responsibilities

• Meets California standards for the teaching profession
• Coordinates referral, assessment, IEP process for students referred to special education
• Provides consultation and training to staff members and parents
• Serves as case manager to address the needs of pupils referred to and/or placed in the Resource Specialist Program
• Coordinates the inclusion of special needs students in general education using accommodations and/or modifications
• Coordinates and participates in Individual Education Planning (IEP) Team meetings for students and/or prospective students
• Participates in staff development activities pertaining to the needs of children in special education in addition to site staff development activities
• Prepares, implements reports progress for IEP goals and objectives for students assigned to special education
• Keeps accurate records
• Collaborates with parents and other service providers in the development and implementation of goals
• Conducts ongoing formal and informal evaluation of special education students keeping accurate records
• Attends school and special education staff meetings
• Directs activities of special education instructional assistants
• Participates in 90 minute planning at site and/or with other special education teachers
• Coordinates triennial reviews with all team members

Requirements

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• Any other combination of Special Education Credentials with Resource Certificate of Competence
• Knowledge 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 disabilities
• Knowledge of child growth and development and behavior characteristics of children identified with mild to moderate educational and social disabilities
• Knowledge of educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and the educational trends and research findings pertaining to the elementary student
• Knowledge of behavioral management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
• Knowledge of socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population
• Knowledge of legal requirements related to special education
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching, instruction, and behavior management program for mild to moderate special education students
• Ability to provide effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and with varying mental, social, and emotional disabilities
• Ability to assess the educational needs of students with disabilities, and design, develop, and implement individual education plans
• Ability to provide an attractive, inviting, and stimulating learning environment
• Ability to collaborate with members of assessment planning IEP teams
• Ability to perform 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 needs