What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Preuss School K-12 Learning Specialist Teachers - Special Education position at UC San Diego?
Position overview
Position title : Learning Specialist Teacher
Salary range : A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $54,166-$109,666.
The posted UC academic salary scales (https : / / www.ucop.edu / academic-personnel-programs / compensation / 2022-23-academic-salary-scales.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and / or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for K-12 Teachers based on education and credentialed years of experience, Step A1- E17 https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / ix / docs / ix_sl26b_preuss_2020-2024_appendix-a1_ucsd-preuss-memorandum-appendix-a1-final.pdf
Application Window
Open date : September 13, 2024
Most recent review date : Friday, Nov 22, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date : Friday, Sep 12, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Position : The Preuss School K-12 Teacher - Learning Specialist (Special Education).
The Preuss School at UC San Diego (http : / / preuss.ucsd.edu / ) is a charter middle and high school dedicated to providing a rigorous college prep education for low-income scholars who will become the first in their families to graduate from college. As a department within UC San Diego Academic Affairs, The Preuss School also serves as a model school to study and develop the best practices in preparation of students of diverse and under represented backgrounds to access higher education.
Under the supervision of the Principal, The Preuss School teachers will provide quality services to special education scholars grades six (6) through twelve (12), through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs including special instruction, co-teaching, tutorial assistance, and a consultation to general education staff. Plan, organize, control, and direct a variety of programs, projects, and activities related to the Special Education program for The Preuss School. Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP (Individual Education Plan) team members. Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff. Monitor student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate. Design instructions, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum. Assist other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress. Maintain accurate special education records and logs for individual student. Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, standards-based curriculum, and common assessment designed to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school. Assure compliance with various laws and regulations applicable to Special Education. Coordinate the program with the school's Advisory Committee, related agencies and the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) rule. Administer State and District standardized tests in accordance with District and school testing programs.
Learning Specialist teachers are focused on the attainment of the following performance California Standards for the teaching profession :
- a. Engaging / supporting all students in learning;
- b. Creating / maintaining an effective environment;
- c. Understanding / organizing subject matter;
- d. Planning instruction;
- e. Designing learning experiences;
- f. Assessing student learning;
g. Developing as professional.
School : http : / / preuss.ucsd.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
required at time of application)
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Copy of Teaching Credential - Current California Teaching Credential - Education Specialist Instruction Credential, Mild / Moderate or the same credential from other states.
English Learner (ELA / ELAS / CLAD / BCLAD equivalent), or California Teaching Credential - Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Certificate or equivalent authorization from out-of-state.
Copy of Degree / Transcripts - Please include a copy of your transcripts to determine level of education for salary column placement.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please describe any teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process
Evidence of Teaching - Please provide evidence of teaching, such as lesson plans, evaluations, and / or curriculum.
Misc / Additional - Please feel free to provide additional documents that may enhance qualifications.
Optional)
Reference requirements
Apply link : https : / / apol-recruit.ucsd.edu / JPF04052
Help contact : mmccunney@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20 .
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination .
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
Job location
La Jolla, CA
Salary : $54,166 - $109,666
