Middle School Resource Specialist Teacher 23-24 at Para Los Ninos
About the Employer
About PLN Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños provides education and wraparound support, serving over 10,000 children, youth, and families annually in some of the most underserved areas in Los Angeles. PLN fosters pathways to success by striving for excellence in education, family support, and comprehensive social-emotional, and community-based services. Through early education, TK-8th grade education, youth workforce services, and family and community services Para Los Niño’s model provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to break the cycle of poverty and help children and youth thrive.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Position Overview Under the supervision of the Special Education Manager 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. Duties -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. -Serve as case manager for students with IEPs that are not enrolled in the Resource Specialist Program (e.g. eligibilities such as Deaf/Hard of Hearing, speech/language impairment, etc.) -Monitors pupil progress on a regular basis, participating in the review, revision of individualized education programs, as appropriate. -Creates and maintains Individualize 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. -Supports the policies and programs of the LAUSD/PLN district and perform assigned duties consistent with school, District and Special Education policies, regulati
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sills, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully. -Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required. Education and Certification Requirements -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. Special Skills/Knowledge/Abilities -Knowledge of IEP process as outlined by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and California State Special Education laws and regulations. -Ability to provide evaluation and screening to determine eligibility for special education. -Knowledge of resources available to parents of special education students. -Ability to provide in-service training, including curriculum resource to regular staff. -Ability to monitor and evaluate pupil progress by observation and informal assessment. -Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community. -Experience in design and implementation of behavioral strategies and plans. -Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet program objectives. -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Bilingual (E/S) preferred.; BCLAD preferred.
Requirements / Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Requirements The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, sills, and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully. -Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. English proficiency supporting professional-level verbal and written communication to children, parents and other staff members required. Education and Certification Requirements -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. Special Skills/Knowledge/Abilities -Knowledge of IEP process as outlined by the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and California State Special Education laws and regulations. -Ability to provide evaluation and screening to determine eligibility for special education. -Knowledge of resources available to parents of special education students. -Ability to provide in-service training, including curriculum resource to regular staff. -Ability to monitor and evaluate pupil progress by observation and informal assessment. -Experience and commitment to working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community. -Experience in design and implementation of behavioral strategies and plans. -Ability to work independently and efficiently to meet program objectives. -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Bilingual (E/S) preferred.; BCLAD preferred.
Application Deadline
9/15/2023 9:14:04 AM Pacific
Date Posted
9/14/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$58,880 - $116,378
Length of Work Year
10 1/2 Months
Employment Type
Full Time