Job description

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST (CHARTER)

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools in collaboration with John Muir Charter is seeking a Special Education Resource Specialist to serve the special education population at the
MUIR sites in southern California. This is an itinerant position and receives mileage reimbursement.

History of John Muir Charter School
John Muir Charter is authorized by the Nevada County Office of Education and was founded in 1998 to serve the young men woman of the California Conservation Corps, Local
Conservation Corps, Youth Build, Job Corps and other Workforce Investment Act funded programs. Muir operates in 52 locations across California. The Nevada County
Superintendent of Schools serves as the SELPA for MUIR Charter School.

Job Summary
Provide instruction and services for pupils whose needs have been identified in an individualized education program developed by the individualized education program team and who are assigned to regular classroom teachers for a majority of the school day. This is an itinerant position.

Directly Responsible to: Associate Superintendent of Special Education Services/SELPA or designee

Supervisory Responsibilities: None; however, may lead, train or participate in team assignments.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The list of essential functions and physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Not all functions may be performed by incumbent.

1. Plans and develops special education services for students in the John Muir Charter programs. Provides direct instruction and/or online supports to students as needed.
2. At the secondary level, emphasis on academic achievement, career and vocational development programs, and preparation for adult life as mandated for transition planning and implementation.

3. Provides leadership to the student study team in identifying students with special needs.
4. Coordinates the development of the proposed assessment plan and arranges for assessment required to determine the pupil’s eligibility, educational needs and placement.
5. Assess, diagnose, and evaluate the learning needs of individual students.
6. Recommends modification of IEP as needed.
7. Prepares and disseminates special education reports to teachers and others.
8. Coordinates and consults with administration and educational staff, parents and support staff regarding instructional planning and services for students with exceptional needs.
9. Coordinates and/or provides special education services and other support services as needed for individuals with exceptional needs.
10. Plans and coordinates with regular education teachers to modify assignments, which students could not otherwise perform.
11. Provides teachers with appropriate curriculum materials.

12. Consults with teachers to provide information and strategies for behavior management.
13. Provides consultation, resource information, ideas and suggestions to classroom teachers and others working with special education students.
14. Provides information on available community resources.
15. Attends staff and education meetings and other assigned meetings as required.
16. Reviews student’s transcripts/records upon enrollment with John Muir Charter.
17. Develops professional competence through active participation in in-service presentations and professional growth seminars.
18. Performs other duties and program tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
19. Protects the health and safety of the students. Maintains security appropriate to the facility.
20. Serves as a liaison and maintains good working relationships with those in the course of work. Working with staff from other agencies may include state, federal, and/or local agencies.

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Subject areas, state curriculum standards and current instructional methodologies and techniques associated with the special needs population.
• Secondary curriculum
• Current and relevant Individual Education Plan (IEP) development
• Applicable laws, codes, regulation, policies and procedures related to special education
• Transition planning
• Various assessment tools in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Effective public speaking techniques

Ability to:

• Utilize technology
• Assist in the management of student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment
• Teach students of a wide variety of levels and grade ranges
• Coordinate and implement various student and family services
• Work effectively with parents, community, and education colleagues in and outside the program
• Function as a positive, contributing member of an educational team
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Work with students from all ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Working Conditions
Environment:

• Indoor office work environment
• May encounter frequent interruptions
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work

Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations):

• Mental acuity to perform these tasks, to make sound decisions and judgments in the sphere of assigned duties and to make determinations relative to the effective performance of the tasks.
• Facility and stamina to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Facility to see and read printed materials, with or without vision aids.
• Facility to hear and understand speech on the telephone, at normal room levels, and in workshop and training sessions.
• Facility to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and presenting at workshops and trainings.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone, computer, copier, calculator, and other commonly used office equipment.
• Physical strength and agility to push, pull and lift any object weighing up to 25 pounds and carry any object weighing up to 15 pounds
• Facility to drive a vehicle

Education and Experience
A combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, may be qualifying. We reserve the right to determine if a candidate meets the qualifications.

Credential: (Required) A valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential or
Resource Specialist Certificate or a valid California Education Specialist Instruction credential authorizing (Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe) or Specialist Instruction (Learning Handicapped and/or Severely Handicapped) credential and a Resource Specialist Certificate.

Credential Authorization: (may be required): Autism Authorization

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: These requirements must be met prior to beginning employment and will be requested upon job offer acceptance.

Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License

Must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage

Fingerprint and Background clearance

Valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance

Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Pre-Employment Physical

Valid COVID-19 vaccination record (if required for position)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Employee Group: Certificated (unrepresented)

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $54,035.00 - $105,571.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Grass Valley, CA 95945

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