Job Description / Essential Elements:
Provides an age-appropriate functional educational program within the natural environment for students with severe handicaps encompassing all of the following curricular domains: domestic, vocational, recreation/leisure, community.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes a parent/careprovider interview for each student annually. Conducts formal and informal assessments of student's functional level within critical activities and basic skill area. Coordinates development of an individualized education program (IEP) with parents, Designated Instructional Services (DIS) and agency representatives. Develops systematic instructional programs which utilize natural stimuli and consequences. Develops adaptations to curriculum materials and/or environment. Establishes domestic and other community sites for teaching independent living and vocational skills. Documents student performance and conveys information to parents, co-workers and administrators. Fosters the development of transdisciplinary team which includes, but is not limited to, the following members: instructional aides, administrator, occupational therapist/physical therapist, speech therapist, nurse, psychologist, adaptive physical education teacher, parent, vocational specialist, regional center/social worker. Promotes otiomal age-appropriate social integration at school site and in surrounding community. Advocates for quality educational service for all students with exceptional needs. Provides training and information on SH curriculum to parents to foster their involvement and maximize carryover of instruction. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings coordinated with Regional Center Individualized Program Plan (IPP) development.
Other Duties and Responsilities:
Performs all functions required of a regular classroom teacher. Plans and supervises the work of the assigned instructional aide(s); participates in his/her evaluations. Works with Special Services personnel and/or school site Student Study Team in the evaluation and placement of students with severe handicaps. Maintains professional competencies through participation in self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervision Received:
Under the immediate direction of the site administrator with staff assistance from the Special Services Division.
Credentials Required:
Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential. Eligibility to enter or currently in an Intern Program for Severely Handicapped credentialing.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit an EdJoin application, letter of interest, current resume, copy of credential-Clear or Preliminary (Level 1 or Level 2) Moderate/Severe or equivalent, copy of English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent), copy of transcripts showing evidence of a BA/BS degree, copy of CBEST and CSET and 2-3 letters of recommendation.

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Nondiscrimination Statement:
The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net and Section 504 Coordinator: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccud.net.
Declaración de No Discriminación:
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u origen étnico, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal de la Oficial de Cumplimiento de la Equidad/Coordinadora del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 231-1118, jespinoza2@wccusd.net y con la Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Darlene Almeida, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 307-4535, dalmeida@wccusd.net.