DG Teacher SPED MOD/SVR #194 YR.26/27 Vac.16-1382 Open Until Filled

DG Teacher SPED MODSVR 194 YR.2627 Vac.16-1382 Open Until Filled at Fort Bragg Unified School District

Share on X Print Application Deadline: 3312026 408 PM Pacific Date Posted: 2162026 Contact Natalie Curbelo 7079612850 Number of Openings: 1

Salary Pay Range: Starting Salary $54246 -to $84174 Prorated DOE Annually Addl Salary Info: Starting Salary $54246 - $84174 DOE Annual Prorated Open Until Filled: Length of Work Year 1.0 FTE 185 Service Duty Days

Open Until Filled: Employment Type Full Time Work Location: Dana Gray Elementary Keenan Union: FBDTARetirement: Participation Require TB & Fingerprint Clearance Required: Payroll Monthly About the Employer FBUSD schools include Redwood Elementary School grades PreK - 2 Dana Gray Elementary grades 3 - 5 Fort Bragg Middle School grade 6 - 8 Fort Bragg High School grades 9 - 12 and three alternative schools - Noyo High School continuation Lighthouse Community Day School grades 9 - 12 and Shelter Cove Community Day School grades 4 - 8. FBUSD is nestled on the rugged northern California coastline. Comprised of approximately 1700 students, FBUSD is the second largest school district in Mendocino County. With a wide array of athletic teams, a strong academic program, and an extensive range of extra-curricular options, FBUSD students continually have an impressive range of options after high school. The Fort Bragg community is incredibly supportive of all school activities and events and donates generously to programs and scholarships.

Job Summary

Certificated Applicants We accept up to 10 years of verifiable experience and up to 105 units after your bachelors degree. You will be paid at a beginning range and step until verification. We pay retroactively. Stipends for degrees and credits are available. Original unopened transcripts will be required for units and degrees. FBUSD Employment and Salary Schedules: http://sites.google.com/fbusd.us/districtemployment

The Special Education Resource Specialist Teacher provides instruction and services for individuals with exceptional needs at elementary or secondary levels as described by the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession.

Job Description

Essential Elements

The Special Education Teacher provides instruction and services for individuals with severe exceptional needs as described by the six California Standards for the Teaching Profession. 185 duty days annually.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Under the immediate direction of the principal in the school of assignment and under the general direction of the district-level administrator assigned to special programs. Will supervise classified employees whose assignment is in the special day class.

Examples of Duties

• May include but are not limited to the following: • Develops Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with severe handicapping conditions receiving special education instruction or services. • Implements IEPs as developed by the multidisciplinary IEP team through the scheduling of individual small group and class sessions and development and implementation of necessary programs, materials, and activities. • Provides instruction and services to students using the alternate curriculum approved by the California Department of Education with a life skills or functional academic emphasis. • Develops individual goals based upon educational needs identified through assessment with appropriate and measurable benchmarks or objectives for each school reporting period. • Serves as the coordinator and lead member of the IEP team for all students on his/her caseload. • Takes responsibility for the timely scheduling of all IEP meetings to include all IEP team members. • Provides ongoing monitoring and review of student progress, including a report on IEP benchmark or objective progress to parents at each school reporting period. • Confers and consults with parents and professional staff members on students skill acquisition, development, medical needs, school attendance, and progress when concerns arise between designated school reporting periods. • Facilitates revision of IEP if special education student is not making sufficient progress on benchmarks or objectives to meet annual goal. • Facilitates revision of IEP if special education student has achieved annual goal prior to the due date. • Refer students to appropriate service providers and support personnel as indicated through assessment and refer parent to agency representatives when indicated. • At the high school level, facilitate the development of individual transition plans which specify a four-year plan of transition to post-secondary education, employment, and independent or supported living. • At the post-secondary level, implements transition plan as the primary emphasis of IEP to include employment training and independent or supported living. • As the case carrier for students with IEPs, takes responsibility that all other service providers and IEP team members generate written reports and goals for students with IEPs and that the paperwork from all IEP team members is shared with the parent and filed appropriately in the students confidential file. • Maintains appropriate legally compliant files and records on each student. • Maintains a behavioral climate in the classroom conducive to learning utilizing appropriate behavior modification techniques to achieve this climate. • Assists in the development and is responsible for the implementation of behavior support and behavior intervention plans for each student whose behavior impedes his/her or others learning. • Implements special programs required for each student, including PECs, PRO-ACT, discrete trials, TEEACH, etc., as determined appropriate for individual students. • Provides and supervises classified staff in the provision of required physical care of students, which may include toileting, gastronomy, tube feedings, positioning, lifting, use of adaptive and therapeutic equipment, seizure care, or other. • Develops and maintains daily schedule of students, self, and classified staff to best meet the needs of students assigned to program, maintaining inclusion in the general education classrooms to the maximum extent appropriate for each student. • Maintains professional competence through attendance at special education staff meetings and staff development training offered by the district SELPA and region. • Inform parents of procedural safeguards and procedures unless it is arranged that the administrative designee will do so. • Demonstrates knowledge of federal and state laws that affect special education through practices and paperwork. • Maintains individual supplies budget orders, appropriate instructional materials, equipment, supplies, and books. • Performs other related duties as specified by the site principal and/or district-level administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of any valid credential issued by the State of California to perform the services of a special education teacher for severe students.
• Specialist Credential in Special Education - Severely Handicapped.
• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Moderate-Severe.
• Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development or comparable Certificate.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to follow Board of Education and district policies as well as school procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Accept and fulfill assigned responsibilities and duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Promote a positive professional image by action, communication, and appearance.
• Train, supervise, and objectively participate in the evaluation of instructional assistants.
• Teach in an individual small group and whole class format to students in accordance with IEPs.
• Establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Utilize computerized IEP forms.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in working with severely handicapped students in public schools.
• Verified competency in the area of communicating with parents and staff, behavior modification, language programs, and manual communication.
• Special Requirements: Strong commitment to working with students with a wide range of severe handicapping conditions and the parents of such.
• Ability to speak Spanish will enhance qualifications.
• Advanced training in behavior modification and development of behavior support or intervention plans, language development, language training methodology, manual communication, and treatment of autism will enhance qualifications.
• Employees assigned to multiple sites will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from each.
• Physical Requirements: Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Seeing to read, prepare, and proofread documents and perform assigned duties.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Ability to exert 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stoop, climb, stand for long periods, and perform physical labor, physical mobility, and stamina to participate in activities that may be strenuous.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Board Approved 6-26-2008.
• Current FBUSD Certificated.
• Classified salary schedules can be viewed at www.fbusd.us.

Certificated Applicants

We accept up to 10 years of verifiable experience plus the current year and up to 105 units after your bachelors degree. You will be paid at a beginning range and step until verification is received. We pay retroactively. Certificated employees without valid credentials will be required to complete and receive a permit or waiver from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) before teaching. The CCTC will require a completed application, supporting documents, and a fee. Human Resources is available to help with this process. Stipends for degrees and DCEC credits are available. Original unopened transcripts or transcripts emailed directly to an HR representative will be required for conferred credit and degrees. Benefits: These are dependent on your position and FTE. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance covering yourself, your spouse or domestic partner, and children under 24. Medical insurance requires an employee contribution. You will be sent a Benefit election form to complete stating the current monthly premium. The Medical benefits calendar starts July 1st