Moderate Severe Teacher

POSITION: Teacher, Special Education - Moderate/Severe

REPORTS TO: Site Principal

SALARY: Teacher Salary Schedule

CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: A valid Moderate/Severe or ESN Credential

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provide instruction and support in a variety of settings according to District approved courses of study and curriculum, at a rate and level commensurate with established student expectancies and goals. This position reports to the school principal/supervisor or designee of the school/office to which the employee is assigned for administrative direction.


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS):

• Serves as a teacher in the area of Moderate/Severe Disabilities (M/S), providing instruction according to District approved courses of study and curriculum, at a rate and level commensurate with established student expectancies and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives.
• Uses information about individual students’ academic strengths and needs in planning.
• Designs activities to engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to standards.
• Participates in programs and activities that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Participates in co-teaching as needed to best serve students and programs.
• Establishes a classroom environment that is safe and supportive, risk-taking is encouraged, students feel free to contribute their ideas, and teacher and student interactions are respectful and polite to promote a positive learning environment for all students.
• Initiates or participates in IEP meetings with administrators, faculty, parents, and other parties involved to develop in IEP for eligible students.
• Utilizes District approved behavior modification techniques to implement the IEP goals and continually monitors student progress toward IEP goal achievement.
• Lifts, maneuvers, and positions students into and out of assistive and/or ambulatory devices to meet the requirements of the IEP.
• Attends to the basic needs of the students, such as feeding, cleaning, toileting, and diapering to meet the requirements of the IEP.
• Generates, organizes, and maintains the appropriate IEP records and other related due process documents for students served, referred, or assessed.
• Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the class and school campus.
• Follows established policies and procedures for reporting incidents (e.g., child abuse, substance abuse, harassment, and violence).
• Communicates with families to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child(ren); advocates the special needs of the students with the school and community.
• Reflects on practice and student work to determine what went well and what changes could improve instruction and uses reflection to inform future instruction.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• During periods of critical shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties as directed within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent that are part of the class description requirements in effect at the time such duties are performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, including courses needed to meet credential requirements
• A valid Education Specialist Credential: Moderate/Severe or ESN
• English Learning Authorization

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the fundamental principles and accepted practices, current trends, literature, and research in special education
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage time
• Positive attitude towards students, learning and teaching
• Effective communication skills including giving clear, concise instructions, using correct terminology and appropriate level of delivery, listening without bias, and providing appropriate feedback reinforcement
• Knowledge of teaching strategies and classroom management
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups
• Knowledge of effective methods for safely maneuvering, lifting, and/or transporting disabled or injured students
• Ability to communicate effective with students, parents, peers, administrators, and other District personnel, both individually and as a group
• Ability to observe and evaluate student activities
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication
• Ability to cope with crisis situations
• Ability to cope with multiple tasks
• Mobility to work at a multi-level site
• Ability to travel to other sites/locations
• Knowledge of computer-based programs and appropriate technological skills

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410)