What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - Extended School Year position at Acalanes Union High School District?
About the Employer
Located in the beautiful hills of Contra Costa County, the communities of Canyon, Moraga, Lafayette, Orinda and Walnut Creek are within the Acalanes Union High School District attendance area. We serve students in grades 9-12 and have an extensive adult education program. The area is ethnically, culturally and politically diverse with each of our four communities having a strong local identity that fosters positive interactions among adults and students. The District is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multicultural, democratic society. We demonstrate high expectations for all students and ensure warm, supportive atmospheres in our classrooms. Our staff has a deep commitment to equity in our practices, curriculum and school climates. Students leave AUHSD empowered with the knowledge and commitment necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world and the leadership skills to make a difference.
Non-Discrimination Policy :
Acalanes Union High School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Title IX Coordinator and 504 Coordinator : Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services. Contact information : adminservices@auhsdschools.org
Title II Coordinator : Associate Superintendent of Educational Services. Contact Information : edservices@auhsdschools.org
Job Summary
4,950 pay for the 4 week session
Job Description / Essential Elements :
Definition of Instructional Support Program and Services
1.Provide individual and small group instruction to special education students.
2.Provide instruction and services for those students whose needs have been identified in special education and / or general education settings.
3.Use direct instruction, consultation, collaboration or co-teaching methodology.
4.Offer access to core academic curriculum with or without accommodations and modifications.
Responsibilities and Duties of Instructional Support Provider :
1.Provide direct instructional support to students with special needs.
2.Provide consultation to staff and parents of special needs students including curriculum and instruction, accommodations, and modifications.
3.Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of :
1.Academic Curriculum.
2.Standards and Benchmarks.
3.Special Education Regulations.
4.A variety of instructional strategies.
5.Collaboration and co-teaching skills.
Ability to :
1.Work in a collaborative relationship with parents and general education staff.
2.Modify curriculum and support accommodations to meet the needs of special needs students in the general education class.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Environment : A classroom environment.
Physical Abilities : Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.
Light to moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, bending, walking, writing on
blackboard, and keyboarding.
QUALIFICATION
Holds or qualifies to hold a California Teaching Credential; ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with students, parents, and faculty with the appropriate records; ability to deal with and be
sensitive to the needs of young people; ability to deal politely with members of the public; knowledge
of rules, regulations, procedures and policies of public schools and school districts.
- The Education code requires that a criminal background check be conducted on all persons prior to employment by a school district to ascertain whether the applicant has been arrested or convicted of any crime. Conviction of certain crimes designated as a 'violent felony' or a 'serious felony' may disqualify a person from employment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
Mandatory staff meeting TBD
