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Special Education Teacher 23-24 sy at San Pasqual Valley Unified School District

Application Deadline

10/12/2023 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted
9/19/2023
Contact
Carmen Santini
760-572-0222 2094
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Range: $57,736.00- $84,131.00 - Additonal informaiton under comments and other info.
Length of Work Year
7.5 hrs/day 186 days
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Special Education Teacher provides individualized education programs to students. Teacher is responsible for developing, implementing and relating the daily activities of the students to the core curriculum. Through continuous collaboration with a variety of individuals and groups, including parents, district and county personnel and various agencies. The teacher provides academic, social and emotional growth of each student by using a variety of instructional strategies. View Job Description

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Job Title:        Teacher

 

The job of  "Teacher" is done for the purpose/s of developing students' academic skills through academic courses of study and implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress /activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

  • Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvements and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
  • Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding students' progress, expectations, goals, etc.
  • Assists other teachers for the purpose of implementing curriculum.
  • Collaborates with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
  • Demonstrates methods required to perform assignments and/or skills (e.g. lab experiments, athletic techniques, etc.) for the purpose of providing the students with the necessary skills to perform the tasks safely and/or accurately.
  • Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
  • Instructs students for the purpose of improving their success in academics through a defined course of study.
  • Monitors student activities (e.g. classroom, lunch, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
  • Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
  • Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.

 

Other Job Functions:

 

  • Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities and other duties as assigned.
  • Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

 

Essential Job Requirements -Qualifications: Successful classroom teaching experience, valid California Credential authorizing grade level and subject area to be taught.

 

 

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance. Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code, appropriate instructional subjects. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking /hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

  

Possession of Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD), Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC), Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD), Language Development Specialist Certificate (LDS) or English Language Development (ELD) Certificate. NCLB Compliant.  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

 

Supervisor:     Site School Principal

 

Evaluation:     Annually, in accordance with Administrative Regulations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

JOB TITLE:   Teachers

 

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists.  This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

 

Rating Symbol Key:

                                                            NP       = NOT PRESENT – Does not exist

                                                            S          = Seldom – Under 5% of Time

O         = Occasionally – Up TO 1/3 Time

F          =Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time

C          = Constantly – 2/3 or More of Time

  1. STRENGTH

A.  Standing                                               45%

      Walking                                               45%

      Sitting                                                  10%

B.   Lifting                                     O           40 lbs.

      Carrying                                   O           30 lbs.

      Pushing                                                O           30 lbs.

      Pulling                                     S            30 lbs.

 

  1. CLIMBING                              S

BALANCING                           O

 

3.   STOOPING                              F

            KNEELING                              F

CROUCHING                           F

CRAWLING                             NP

 

4       REACHING                             F

HANDLING                             F

FINGERING                             F

FEELING                                 F

 

  1. TALKING:

Ordinary                                   F

Other                                       F

HEARING                               

Conversations                           C

Other Sounds                           C

 

  1. SEEING

Acuity, Near                             C

Acuity, Far                               C

Depth perception                      C

Accommodation                                   C

Color Vision                             C

Field of Vision                          C

           

  1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Moderate Work (1) 2  (3) 4 (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis).
  2. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of physical demands are standing, walking, lifting food supplies, arranging foods to serving area, handling commodities during preparation, pushing hand carts, climbing on short step ladder, reading recipes and instructions, calculating, cafeteria noises, ventilation noises, co-worker area awareness.

 

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS

 

JOB TITLE:    Teachers

 

The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed.  Environmental conditions must be definition be specific and related to the job.

 

Rating Symbol Key:

 

                                                            NP       = NOT PRESENT – Does not exist

                                                            S          = Seldom – Under 5% of Time

O         = Occasionally – Up TO 1/3 Time

F          =Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 Time

C          = Constantly – 2/3 or More of Time

1.  ENVIRONMENT:

Inside 90% Outside 10%                 

2.  EXTREME COLD                           O

3.  EXTREME HEAT                            O

4.  WET/HUMID                                  S

5.  NOISE (in decibels) 80 decibels

     VIBRATION                                   S

 

6.  HAZARDS                                     

     Mechanical                                      O

     Explosives                                       S

     Electrical                                         O

     Radiant Energy                                S

     Burns                                              S

     Other Hazard/s                                 O

 

7.  ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

     Fumes                                             S

     Mists                                               NP

     Odors                                              O

     Gases                                              NP

     Dusts                                              O

     Poor Ventilation                              NP

     Other Atmospheric Hazards             S

 8.  PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: Latex gloves as needed, Comfortable shoes, appropriate dress for classroom work .   

9.  ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS SUMMARY:  Inside Work 1 2 3 4 (5)(6)7 Number encircled by

parenthesis ( ) indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.

10. SUMMARY ENVIROMENTAL COMMENTS: Exposures are generally limited to Classroom hazards/conditions such as student disturbances, insect bites, contagious diseases, paper, dust, cuts, classroom/office equipment, student/classroom noise, as well as those environmental conditions common to rural schools located in agricultural area.

 

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Application must be completed in it's entirety in order for the applicant to be considered. In-House employee will need an application and complete packet. Requirements Include: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • Credential Evaluation • Copy of Transcript • Credential Copy • Letter of Introduction/Intent • Letter(s) of Recommendation • Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate OR Specialist Instruction in Special Education - Severely Handicapped

Letter of Intent is a general overview of your specific skills, experience and reasons you’re interested in working with us. Letter of Recommendation is a letter in which the writer assesses the qualifications, skills, abilities, interests, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual’s ability to perform a particular task or function. Successful classroom teaching experience, CLAD or EL equivalent Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing grade level and subject area to be taught or ability to obtain one. Selected candidate must pass a background check and employer paid pre-employment physical/drug screening.


      Application must be completed in it's entirety in order for the applicant to be considered. In-House employee will need an application and complete packet. Requirements Include: REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • Credential Evaluation • Copy of Transcript • Credential Copy • Letter of Introduction/Intent • Letter(s) of Recommendation • Resume Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate OR Specialist Instruction in Special Education - Severely Handicapped

      Letter of Intent is a general overview of your specific skills, experience and reasons you’re interested in working with us. Letter of Recommendation is a letter in which the writer assesses the qualifications, skills, abilities, interests, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual’s ability to perform a particular task or function. Successful classroom teaching experience, CLAD or EL equivalent Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing grade level and subject area to be taught or ability to obtain one. Selected candidate must pass a background check and employer paid pre-employment physical/drug screening.

          Comments and Other Information

          Masters $1,750. Annual Sped Stipend $2,000. Annual PLEASE Note we are the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District in Winterhaven, CA. We are NEAR Yuma, AZ 85364. For more information please log on to www.spvusd.org.

          Comments and Other Information


          Masters $1,750. Annual Sped Stipend $2,000. Annual PLEASE Note we are the San Pasqual Valley Unified School District in Winterhaven, CA. We are NEAR Yuma, AZ 85364. For more information please log on to www.spvusd.org.