Special Education Teachers (for the 2023-2024 school year) at the Shasta County Office of Education (2023)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the principal or principal, educate students with special needs in the classroom, individually or in small groups, in accordance with Shasta County Office of Education policies and procedures. design, implement and evaluate learning programs and activities; develop and implement IEP goals and assess student progress and achievement. Coordinates programs to improve independence and functioning in society, socially, professionally and academically.

DUTIES OF THE AGENT:

BASIC TASKS:

• Teach students with special needs individually or in small groups according to IEP goals. Monitoring and evaluating student needs and progress.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, classroom activities, and techniques to meet the needs of assigned students.
• Teaching independent living and social skills according to defined tasks. Use behavioral intervention techniques as needed.
• Assess the needs of exceptional students. design, change, and implement appropriate instructional programs; Provide special educational activities to students with special needs that establish, maintain, and reinforce appropriate interpersonal and learning behaviors.
• Attend and participate in IEP meetings. providing information about student progress and achievement; Work with other staff to develop and implement IEP goals;
• Ensuring students' personal hygiene, including toileting, diapering, feeding and grooming. administer medication as needed. teaching self-help skills related to personal hygiene; mediating recreation and leisure skills by position;
• Conduct specific physical health care procedures in accordance with established procedures by: handling and instructing students and staff in the use of various student mobility aids. Pick up and place students.
• Design and implement curricula and lesson plans for classroom, individual and small group instruction. schedule teaching hours; assess student progress and achievement; teach different subjects and use special techniques and software when necessary. Keeping relevant records.
• Help students complete their schoolwork. Make sure students understand classroom rules and procedures. Answer the questions and give suitable examples and general advice.
• Develop, implement, and modify curriculum in assigned departments according to student needs, industry standards, and established guidelines. Consider state academic standards and policies, as well as expected student outcomes and current subject standards.
• Monitoring and managing student behavior in the classroom according to approved procedures. assesses students' abilities and progress; report progress in student performance and behavior according to established guidelines.
• Identify student needs and work with other staff to identify and meet student needs.
• Training students with special needs in individual tasks to implement and achieve IEP goals. Ensuring the proper implementation of student goals by trained individuals in accordance with the IEP.
• Depending on the assignment, you participate as a member of the interdisciplinary IEP team. attend IEP meetings and contribute to meeting goals; conduct scheduled assessments; Prepare feedback reports and communicate with district IEPs and agencies.
• Design and implement appropriate behavior management plans, techniques, and classroom management plans to use for instructional and disciplinary purposes.
• Participation in various task forces and project committees. Participate in faculty and staff meetings and other professional development programs.
• operation of standard office and educational equipment, including duplicators, laminators, calculators, computers and related software; operation and maintenance of equipment appropriate to assigned program area; Drive a vehicle to perform duties assigned to the position.
• Communicate with teachers, psychologists, specialists and others about student progress. contacting parents and conducting initial interviews and conferences; Discuss student progress with parents.
• Plan and supervise field trips to communities or other locations consistent with the educational objectives assigned to the position.
• Provide on-the-job training, on-the-job training and other skills assigned to the job.

FURTHER WORKS:

• Complete related tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

I KNOW ABOUT:

• Principles, theories, practices, methods and techniques used in curriculum development and teaching students with special needs.
• Teaching procedures and appropriate student behavior.
• Principles and practice of child counseling for children and adult students with special needs.
• Problems and concerns of students with special needs.
• Develop curricula to meet IEP or other educational goals.
• Operation of equipment related to special education students.
• Terminology related to special education or alternative education programs.
• Principles of training and providing work instructions.
• Correct lifting techniques.
• Interpersonal skills with tact, patience and courtesy.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Act and other applicable laws.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• The basics of working with a computer.
• First aid and CPR.
• IEP process.
• Behavior change techniques.
• The rights of students and parents in relation to special education programs.

POSSIBILITY FOR:

• Guide students with special needs in individual assignments to achieve IEP goals.
• Understand and respond to children with special needs.
• Monitoring and evaluating student progress.
• Train others and give them work instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and generate reports.
• Collect and review data and generate reports.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Carefully analyze situations and take effective measures.
• Work independently with little guidance.
• Stick to schedules and timelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Each combination corresponds to: degree and additional certificate applicable to supervised students.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California teaching certificate with mild-moderate or moderate-severe specialist designation.
• Some jobs in this category may be itinerant jobs, traveling from place to place.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.
• Compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) on all state core academic subjects related to homework.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

SURROUNDING AREA:

• Classroom, office and/or outside work environment.
• Driving a vehicle to perform tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged sitting or standing.
• Hand and finger dexterity to operate various devices.
• Carry, push or pull.
• Bend at the waist, kneel or squat to assist students.
• lifting heavy objects.
• Reach over your head, over your shoulders and horizontally.
• Observe students in their daily activities.

IS DRIVEN BY:

• Application of special physical health protection measures depending on the position of students exposed to bodily fluids.
• Contact with students who may become hostile, unruly and physically aggressive.

DELIVERY DEADLINE:

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Visit our website atwww.shastacoe.orgFor more information.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES BUY ASSISTANCE

Tools and services include a wide range of services and devices that promote effective communication for people with disabilities. If you require such assistance, please notify this office as soon as possible. We will make every effort to prioritize expressed preferences or provide equally effective means of communication to ensure equal access to Shasta County Office of Education programs and events.

NOTE: Meeting the published criteria does not guarantee entry into the selection process.

NOTE: Accommodation can be arranged for candidates with disabilities. For arrangements, please notify Human Resources in writing or by telephone by the application deadline specified in the bulletin.

WARNING

According to A.B. 1610, the Shasta County Office of Education cannot hire you until you submit your fingerprint cards to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and receive DOJ approval.

• Copy of certificate (copy of degree, master's and/or doctorate)
• Copy of certificate (copy of valid CA teaching certificate marked "easy-intermediate" or "moderately difficult")
• cover letter
• Letters of recommendation (2 letters of recommendation (within the last 5 years))
• curriculum vitae

The application package should include the following:*Verified application*CV*Invitation letter*Transcript copy (see transcript requirements below)*Proof of master's and/or doctoral degree (if applicable)*Letters of recommendation - within 5 years (this not valid ). will be considered for this position if these guidelines are not followed) Licenses and Other Requirements:*Valid California Teaching Certificate designated Light-Moderate or Moderate Specialist.*Valid California Class C Driver's License.

• Copy of certificate (copy of degree, master's and/or doctorate)
• Copy of certificate (copy of valid CA teaching certificate marked "easy-intermediate" or "moderately difficult")
• cover letter
• Letters of recommendation (2 letters of recommendation (within the last 5 years))
• curriculum vitae