Job Description / Essential Elements:
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE SPECIALIST

BASIC FUNCTION:

The special education program is under the direction of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and the principals of various school sites. Must be able to modify the core curriculum, consult with regular education staff, and provide individualized materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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 a school day.

Provide information and assistance to individuals with exceptional needs and to their parents.

Provide consultation, resource information, and material regarding individuals with exceptional needs to their parents and to regular staff members.
Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs for each individual with exceptional needs enrolled in the resource specialist program.

Monitor pupil progress on a regular basis, participate in the review and revision of individualized education programs, as appropriate, and refer pupils who do not demonstrate appropriate progress to the individualized education program team.

Emphasize, at the secondary school level, academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life.

Provide modified materials and techniques for regular education staff and special education students.

Coordinate resources for special education students.

Participate in the multi disciplinary assessment of students for initial placement into special education and triennial reviews.

Implement the student's IEP.

Develop Individual Transition Plans (ITP) when appropriate.

Develop linguistically appropriate goals and objectives when appropriate.

Work within compliance mandates. Provide staff development when requested.

Communicate and work with parents.

Provide resource materials to parents and staff.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform related duties as assigned.

ABILITY TO:
Modify curriculum.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with school staff and the parent.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Evaluate academic progress.
Adhere to goals and objectives identified in the IEP.

Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical requirements:
Ability to work at a desk and in meetings of various configurations.
Ability to read printed matter and computer screens.
Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
Ability to understand speech at normal levels.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop and reach.
Ability to push, pull, and transport instructional materials.
Ability to drive a personal vehicle to conduct business.
CREDENTIAL:
Must possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service as a Resource Specialist, including an authorization to teach English Language Learners.

Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Requirements / Qualifications
IF YOU ARE A CURRENT, CONTRACTED CERTIFICATED UNIT MEMBER:
Submit, in person, to Human Resources:
•Certificated In-House Application
•Rsum

The Certificated In-House Application can be found on the District website at: https://www.colton.k12.ca.us. Click on ClassLink Portal CJUSD Intranet > Human Resources > Certificated Human Resources > General Certificated Forms and Documents

IF YOU ARE NOT EMPLOYED AS A CONTRACTED CERTIFICATED UNIT MEMBER:
Electronic application and submission of supporting documentation is required via EDJOIN. Please be certain that your EDJOIN profile and application are current and complete, including dates of employment and employer contact information.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact the ED-JOIN Help Desk at 888-900-8945.
While not required, candidates are encouraged to provide current professional letters of recommendation written within the last two years when applying.

Candidates must attach a detailed printout from the CTC website which clearly displays all authorizations, including an English learner authorization. Candidates who attach only the "Certificate" version of the document which does not contain authorization statements will not be considered.

See document requirements below.

• Credential Copy (Must possess a valid California Education Specialist Credential or equivalent. Attach detailed printout from CTC website: www.ctc.ca.gov. The document must clearly indicate the authorization statement. If you are currently enrolled in a credential program, be sure to upload a letter from your university indicating immediate eligibility for an internship credential.)
• English Learner Authorization (Attach a detailed printout as specified above that clearly displays your EL authorization code and narrative.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information
Employment is subject to and contingent upon the completion of a criminal background check by the California Department of Justice. Convictions of certain crimes, including, but not limited to sex and narcotics offenses and serious and violent felonies, as specified in the Education and Penal Codes, will bar employment with the District. In addition, employee will be required to provide a current verification of a negative TB test prior to employment.

The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.
Title IX Compliance Officer: Brandon Dade, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources, 1212 Valencia Dr., Colton, CA 92324.

Any applicant who contacts a Board Member or a member of any evaluating body regarding the position applied for will be disqualified from employment consideration.