Job Description / Essential Elements:
Assisted by an instructional aide, the Resource Specialist provides direct instructional services to students identified by the individualized Education Program Team as needing such instruction, and identifies and recommends appropriate support services for these students as needed. The Resource Specialist provides consultation services to regular program teachers in conformance with Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) for leaning disabled students assigned to the Resource specialist program. The Resource specialist with an aide will service an average of 24 students (maximum of 28). The major focus of the Resource Specialist program will be directed toward enabling students to function adequately in the least restrictive environment (usually a regular classroom in the student's home school) in which they and other students can be successful.
Requirements / Qualifications
•Appropriate valid Educational Specialist Credential
•Ability to work cooperatively with staff and parents
•CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent
•Valid California Driver's License
Please Include:
•Cover letter
•Resume
•Three current letters of recommendation (with in the last year)
•Copy of credential(s)
•Verification of CSET scores
Comments and Other Information
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WHY WORK FOR US?
*There are many reasons to work for the Pacifica School District. Here are a few reasons:
*Amazing dedicated community of PSD students, families, staff, and volunteers
*Gorgeous coastal community with lovely beaches, great surfing & hiking, best sunsets
*Tiered instructional and intervention approach to support all student strengths and needs
*Incredible mental health and behavior support throughout the school district with school counselors at every school and behaviorist support as needed
*Small school district of six great schools and an exceptional Linda Mar Educational Center

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Pacifica School District, the community it serves, and the children they cherish, together prepare each child to meet the challenges of the future by providing an equitable, rigorous academic program which nurtures curiosity and inspires joy, confidence, and achievement in learning.

OUR LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP)
The LCAP has three goals. Goal One addresses the conditions of learning which includes having a quality staff, instructional materials and safe school sites. Goal Two addresses student academic outcomes which includes impactful instruction and support that are informed by student assessment data. Goal Three addresses both social emotional health of our students and staff, and meaningful participation of our families which includes assessment and engagement with social emotional learning; supports for students, families and staff; promoting supportive school climate and providing for meaningful family input and participation.

Within all three of these goals, the actions follow within a three step plan. First, knowing our students and the impact the pandemic has had on them and their families. Second, expand instructional and social emotional support for our students. Third, understanding our impact on student success for all students.
PSD continues to focus their efforts to consistently reduce the achievement and opportunity gap of the significant student groups (Referenced - CA School Dashboard, Fall 2020):
Ethnic Student Groups - Black or African American (28), American Indian (7), Asian (249), Filipino (267), Hispanic or Latino (812), Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (15), Two or more races (474), White (1258).
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students (601, 19.3%),
English Learners (ELs) (278, 8.9%),
Students with Disabilities (288, 9.3%)
Foster Youth (4, 0.1%)
Homeless (15, 0.5%)

NOTE: Candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.
Pacifica School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer