About the Employer
The Vision of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is to prepare students to learn, grow, thrive, and achieve lifelong success. The Mission is promoting equity and excellence by working with our school districts and community partners to create opportunities that address the needs of every student.
Job Summary
Provides for the instruction of students with disabilities. Develops, implements and
coordinates individualized education programs for students enrolled in Special
Education programs.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
Solano County
Office of Education

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Special Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Provides for the instruction of students with disabilities. Develops, implements and coordinates individualized education programs for students enrolled in Special Education programs.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO

Special Education administrator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Valid California credential authorizing service in Special Day class.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
•Assists in identifying and evaluating individuals with special needs.
•Instructs students with special needs.
•Adjusts educational programs to assist the student in becoming as independent as possible.
•Adapts classroom environment and prepares specialized materials to meet the needs of individual students.
•Evaluates daily performances of each student and adjusts future instruction accordingly. Evaluates total program of each student through the use of tests/ observations.
•Confers with parents at school, by phone, in writing and in making home visits.
•As appropriate, develops individual transition plans, supports community-based instruction and supports students in integrated school environments.
•Participates in IEP meetings to determine appropriate instructional program for individuals with special needs.
•Prepares written reports to other professional persons and to parents. Maintains necessary up-to-date information relating to rosters, reports, etc.
•Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of Teacher - Special Education.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

Work Position (Percentage of Time):

Standing (70%) Walking (20%) Sitting (10%)

Body Movement (Frequency):
None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4)

Lifting - lbs. (0-40) Lifting (4) Bending (4)

Pushing and/or Reaching Kneeling or
Pulling Loads (4) Overhead (3) Squatting (3)

Climbing Stairs (2) Climbing Ladders (0)
Revised 4/11/01
Teacher - Special Education
Requirements / Qualifications
30-day Emergency Substitute Teacher Permit or any valid California Teaching Credential or ability to obtain 30-day Emergency Sub Permit (requires a bachelor's degree and passing CBEST exam)

Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Fingerprinting
- TB Clearance
Comments and Other Information
It is the policy of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, color, or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy status or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, in any program or activity conducted by SCOE. SCOE will not tolerate behavior by students or staff, which insults, degrades, threatens, stereotypes or otherwise discriminates on the basis of marital status, pregnancy, political activities or affiliation and/or medical condition. As required by Title IX, SCOE does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, employment, or other activities.

SCOE Compliance Officer:
Manolo Garcia
Associate Superintendent, Human Resources & Educator Effectiveness
Solano County Office of Education
5100 Business Center Dr.
Fairfield, CA. 94534
(707) 399-4441
ComplianceOfficer@solanocoe.net