Resource Specialist (RSP) Teacher, Ranchos Middle School

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under general direction, provides instruction and services for those pupils whose needs have been identified in an individualized educational program developed by the individualized education program developed by the individualized education program team and who are assigned to regular classroom teachers for the majority of a school day. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES • Consult with parents, regular classroom teacher and other specialists regarding students who have been admitted to the Resource Specialist Program. • Assess students to determine present performance levels, learning styles and areas of disability. • Prepare and maintain appropriate student records, files and reports. • Assume primary responsibility for development and implementation of the Individualized Education Plan and the IEP team meeting. • Provide instruction and services to students enrolled in the Resource Specialist Program. • Coordinate special education services and regular classroom activities for students enrolled in the Resource Specialist Program. • Plan and coordinate the work of instructional aides. • Prepare schedules and timelines to implement educational activities. • Evaluate and review pupils’ academic and social progress. • Maintain professional competence through participation in personnel development activities. • Create a functional and attractive environment for learning. • Provides appropriate inservice to site staff to enable them to be involved in implementing appropriate programs for assigned students. • Provides information regarding education and services to parents. • Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Background in assessment, development and interpretation of Individualized Education Programs; selection of appropriate materials for working effectively with individuals with exceptional needs. • Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues and parents. • Knowledge of current trends, innovations and exemplary practices in special education. • Willingness to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Golden Valley Unified School District. • Sufficient vision to read printed materials; sufficient hearing to conduct in person and telephone conversations; sufficient mobility to move about he classroom; ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, on the telephone, and in addressing groups. QUALIFICATIONS • Resource Specialist Certificate or Special Education Credential with 3 years teaching experience. • BA and successful teaching experience. • Possess valid Class III California Drivers License, insurable by MCSOS carrier. SUPERVISIONS EXERCISED Instructional Aide and students REPORTS TO AND EVALUATED BY Principal WORK YEAR ASSIGNMENT 186 DAYS