Special Education Teacher - RSP (Mild/Mod) Pool - Interns May Apply

At Luther Burbank the professional duties for teaching, collaboration and leadership of the Special Education Specialist are varied and vital for the success of the students entrusted to our care. The goal of the Special Education program is to assist students in maximizing academic potential and achieving proficiency in grade level curriculum along with their peers. The Special Education Specialist will report to the Principal of Luther Burbank School and work closely with district administration. The responsibilities of the Education Specialist-Special Education include, but are not limited to: Instruction and Assessment The Special Education Specialist (SES) will provide individual and group direct instruction and support for grade level content for identified students and class groups. The SES will provide remedial individual and group direct instruction and support for below grade level content for identified students and class groups. The SES will participate in district professional development, and implement programs and policies of the school district. The SES will monitor requests for assessment; assess and analyze student achievement to identify students needing special education services. The SES will administer individual or group California state tests to students with identified need. The SES will supply completed IEPs and appropriate student records to teachers, the Santa Clara County Office of Education (Web-IEP) and with district administration. Collaboration The Special Education Specialist will provide a blend of “in the special education room” and “in the regular classroom” services. The SES will work with the classroom teachers, the principal and with district administration to discuss and decide about student interventions in the regular classroom, the special education classroom, homework, and community placements. The SES will supervise and collaborate with instructional aide(s) assigned to the special education program. The SES will serve as a regular and ongoing member of the Student Study Team. The SES will collaborate with the Speech and Language Pathologist, the Psychologist, the Counselor and other professionals on campus and in the community to provide coherent services for students. The SES will communicate with parents on a regular basis. The SES will conduct annual, triennial and requested IEP meetings. The SES will meet weekly with the special education team to discuss and plan student progress and program implementation. Leadership The Special Education Specialist will work with district administration to implement a “Response to Intervention” model of identifying and providing services for special needs students. The SES will take the lead in contacting and communicating with families and professionals involved in students’ education. The SES will take the lead in writing and sharing Individual Education Plans for newly tested students and continuing special needs students. The SES will take the lead in providing professional development for teachers regarding modifications, accommodations and other instructional strategies designed for student success. The SES will maintain complete and accurate special education logs and files.