Job Summary

The Department Teacher will work as part of the Special Education team, based out of the District Office, and provide instructional and case management support across multiple school sites and grade spans (TK-12). This position is designed to be flexible and responsive to current program needs, assisting staff, supporting students, and ensuring high-quality special education services districtwide.

Special Education/District Office/Multiple Sites (PC#141954)

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Job Description Teacher, Special Education - Mild/Moderate

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Special Education Mild/Moderate (M/M) Teacher works under the direction of the School Principal and the Director of Special Education, providing instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities including mild to moderate mental retardation, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and emotional disturbances. The M/M Teacher is responsible for monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services; serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; working within a pull-out Learning Center environment or within a self-contained classroom.

BASIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate mental retardation, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances; participate in preparing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives for eligible students; suggest alternate resources, programs or interventions for ineligible students. • Monitor and evaluate progress and behavior of eligible special education students; oversee short-term student instruction for ineligible students; prepare progress reports and report card grades as appropriate. • Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services. • Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations; respond to inquiries and provide information, recommendations and interpretation of student records. • Interpret assessment results for team members; write behavior support plans. • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior; retrieve official records for parents and District personnel as requested. • Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned. • Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel; organize and conduct in-services for parents or staff as directed. • Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. • May be responsible for assisting students who have toileting needs. • Monitor expenditures as appropriate. • Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate Disabilities or

Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education/Severely Handicapped

or

Equivalent Credential

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge Of: • Practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate mental retardation, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances. • Basic subjects taught in District schools including mathematics, reading, writing, language arts and spelling. • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. • Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special education needs. • Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. • Problems and concerns of students with special needs. • Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. • Research methods. • Oral and written communication skills. • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. • Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. • Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.

Ability To: • Provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate mental retardation, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances. • Monitor and evaluate student progress and behavior. • Research, obtain and provide instructional materials for special education services. • Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, District personnel and community organizations. • Understand and relate to students with special needs. • Follow District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES, CONTINUED • Follow department and program objectives and goals. • Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. • Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. • Prioritize and schedule work. • Maintain records and prepare reports. • Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software. • Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance. • Hear and speak to exchange information. • See to read a variety of materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position will be an indoor office work environment and include visitations to the sites.

Physical Abilities: The employee must be able to: Lift, carry, push and/or pull items with a strength factor of light work. Hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone. Possess dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and adjust computer equipment. Bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch. Sit or stand for extended periods of time. Climb a stool or ladder and reach above shoulders.

LICENSE Possession of a valid California Drivers' License and current proof of insurance are required.

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential Copy (Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild/Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) or Extensive Support Needs (ESN) with English Learner Authorization (CLAD or equivalent) Letter of Introduction (cover letter) Letter(s) of Recommendation Resume

Comments and Other Information

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the 27th largest school district in California by enrollment, according to the California Department of Education. We serve approximately 27,000 students who come from families that speak 46 languages.

Our district includes four comprehensive high schools, five middle schools and 29 elementary schools. Twin Rivers also offers families the option of two alternative high schools, two special education centers, an independent learning center, a community day school, an opportunity school, preschools, three dependent charter schools and Twin Rivers Adult School.

Twin Rivers serves an 82 square mile area covering the communities of Arden Fair, Del Paso Heights, Dos Rios, Elverta, Foothill Farms, Gardenland, McClellan Park, Natomas, Northgate, North Highlands, North Sacramento, Robla, Rio Linda and Woodlake.

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental 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.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Chief Human Resources Official of Human Resources/Labor Relations (CCR Title 5 and Title IX Officer), Gina Carreon, at 916-566-1736. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.