TK Special Education Teacher (SDC)
New Yesterday
RCM Healthcare is looking for an Education Specialists with Moderate/Severe Credential for in-person services in the San Leandro, CA area for a TK Special Day Classroom. Mod/Sev Education Specialist will be working with Kindergarten students.
Position Description
The Educational Specialist, under the direction of the Director of Special Education in consultation with the site principal, performs a variety of duties supporting the site's Special Education program. The Educational Specialist will provide instruction in the subjects required by the district and authorized by credential(s) utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and appropriate learning activities, guides, textbooks and other instructional materials provided by the district.
Qualifications
Possess a valid California Special Education teaching credential
Two years-experience in Special Education
California Special Education Credential, area Moderate/Severe OR Extensive Support Needs
English Learner Authorization high preferred
Ability to assess, prescribe, instruct, and evaluate the learning needs of individual students
Ability to relate to children, staff and parents
Knowledge of and experience with a variety of assessment tools and techniques
Detailed working knowledge of the various exceptionalities.
Duties and Responsibilities Assists in identifying the students' needs through assessment
Contacts the parent or guardian to obtain consent for assessments to be made, reviews program plans and secures permission for placement to be made in an instructional component
Coordinates the writing of the students' Individual Education Plans (IEP)
Participates with the Student Study Team in approval of instructional plans developed for each child.
Provides instruction and/or service as required in the approved Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Monitors implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Manage Instructional Assistants that fall under your program.
Coordinates and consults with administrators, general education classroom teachers, parents, and support staff regarding instructional planning for individuals with exceptional needs.
Consults with psychologists in establishing, maintaining, and coordinating Special Education services.
Evaluates student progress, maintains necessary records indicating students' performance, and revises Individual Education Plans (IEP's) as appropriate
Creates and maintains an effective learning environment in which positive self-concept and self- help activities are stressed
Works closely with other Special Education staff, support personnel and general education teaching staff in the assessment and program planning process
Develops and writes, with active participation of parents/guardians, individual educational programs to meet pupil needs
Plans responsibilities for instructional assistants assigned to program
Actively participates in in-service programs to develop professional competence
Attends all staff meetings and participates in all school staff responsibilities
Schedule:
2025-2026 School Year - Full Time - Will follow Academic Calendar
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability insurance
401K Flex Spending
Referral Bonus Program
Weekly Direct Deposit
Compensation
$55-$60/hour - based on experience
About Us:
RCM Health Care Services' mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.
- Location:
- San Leandro, CA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education, Training, And Library Occupations