Teacher – Special Day Class

JOB TITLE: Teacher – Special Day Class

This position requires an Education Specialist Moderate/Severe or an Education Specialist Mild/Moderate with an Autism Authorization.

 

WORK YEAR:             Full Time /11 months/183 working days (prorated based on date of hire)/ 7 hours per day                                                      

START DATE:             August 5, 2019

SALARY:                      Salary Schedule 4, $218.47-$440.14 daily, Placement dependent on education and experience. Stipend for Doctorate $500 annually (BA and MA are included in our salary schedule).

Placement on salary schedule is dependent upon how many years of full time certificated experience you have, as well as your level of education above and beyond your Bachelor’s Degree.

PLEASE NOTE: PER OUR SUPERINTENDENT’S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, THE BUTTE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION WILL CREDIT NEW EMPLOYEES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 11 YEARS CERTIFICATED EXPERIENCE. 

AREA OF    ASSIGNMENT:           Oroville, CA

BENEFITS:                  Generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee and dependents. Sick leave accrued. Life insurance for employee. This position qualifies for CalSTRS retirement.          

DEADLINE:                This position is open until filled; to receive full consideration,

                                       please apply by Monday, July 8, 2019 at 4:00 P.M.

DEFINITION:

Under the direction of the Site/Program Administrator or his/her designee, BCOE teachers will provide an effective educational program for students in regular, independent study, or special education programs. Teachers of students in infant, preschool, elementary or secondary grades will assess the academic needs and identify the learning styles of their students in order to guide individual and large group instruction; maintain a safe and orderly learning environment; establish school-home relationships; emphasize academic learning utilizing effective instructional strategies, techniques and culturally relevant curriculum to support student achievement.

To meet the learning needs of students, teachers will be part of a systematic collaborative process to analyze student data, thus impacting professional practices that result in improved student learning. Teachers must use an educational process that blends teaching knowledge with student performance, and demonstrate knowledge of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and the California Academic Content Standards. Teachers will be expected to grow as educational professionals to attain greater confidence in teaching skills.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:  [May include, but are not limited to the following]

Implement research based programs that show consistent and continued gains in student learning and mastery of academic skills.

Design and develop an educational environment that accommodates an instructional learning program for students based on individual and group learning styles.

Implement grade level appropriate instructional techniques to foster self-esteem and academic success for students.

Use academically culturally appropriate resources and curriculum to guide instruction.

Collaboratively develop and responsibly implement individualized educational plans (IEP).

Facilitate community outreach.

Support and participate in activities of Parent Advisory Councils or Site Councils.

Collaborate as a member of an educational Professional Learning Community.

Set up accountability systems for formative assessments and evaluations of progress, achievement, attitude and/or behavior differences of students.

Work with staff, volunteers, tutors, interns, and parents to assist with program implementation.

Participate in professional in-service training activities.

Use multiple assessments to identify, monitor, assess, and evaluate academic achievement of students.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE OF/ABILITY TO:

Use advanced skills in the development of innovative instructional strategies that actively engage students and have a comprehensive understanding of California Academic Content Standards, demonstrate skills in effective classroom/behavior management, employ differentiated instruction to meet needs of specific student populations (ELD, Special Education, low performing, gifted), use assessment data to guide instruction to support student learning and achievement, implement standards-based curriculum and instruction.

Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, families and community representatives of students enrolled.

Establish effective working relationships with community agencies in support of educational, social and emotional needs of students.

Build success with students in fostering civic responsibility and developing positive self-concept.

Have knowledge and experience with differentiated instruction and the incorporation of technology into the classroom environment.

Be experienced in the use of the California Content Standards in everyday instruction.

Have ability to perform duties as per specific job description below.

OTHER:

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and liability insurance.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

A California Teaching Credential authorizing instruction of students (as appropriate for the specific assignment).

Possess or be eligible for EL authorization.

Experience working with at-risk students preferred.

Hold or be qualified as a NCLB (No Child Left Behind) Highly Qualified Teacher in core subjects or self-contained classroom (as appropriate for specific assignment).

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADDITIONS TO TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Moderate/Severely Disabled (SH/ED)

Hold or qualify for an Internship Program for a California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Moderate/Severe Disabilities or hold a California Specialist Credential in Special Education for the Severely Handicapped

Possess or be eligible for EL authorization

Willingness and ability to provide medical and toileting procedures on students when needed.

Knowledge of Special Education Law, Federal and State

Knowledge of California Alternative Performance Assessment (CAPA) blueprint

Knowledge of and ability to participate in Individual Education Plans (IEP) meetings for students.

Supervise/train paraprofessionals supporting special needs students

Mild/Moderately Disabled (RSP/ED/MM)

Hold or qualify for an Internship Program for a California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Possess or be eligible for EL authorization

Willingness and ability to provide medical and toileting procedures on students when needed

Knowledge of Special Education Law, Federal and State

Knowledge of and ability to participate and develop Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Supervise/train paraprofessionals supporting special needs students

Other:

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States.

FINGERPRINTING FOR CONDUCTING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED (and completed upon offer of employment) 

                                   Online applications only; no paper copies will be accepted. All online applications must be accompanied by the following attachments; (incomplete applications will not be accepted):

 

Cover Letter

Resume

Three Letters of Recommendation

One of the three items must be attached as proof of appropriate credential:

Credential holders – copy of credential from the CTC website: https://educator.ctc.ca.gov/esales_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=CTC+Search+View+Web

Current students/credential candidates – copy of passing RICA score report

Letter from credential program verifying internship eligibility for Mod/ Severe or Mild/ Mod

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E-mail: ddavis@bcoe.org

 

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Handicapped IX Employer

Deaf individuals may use the toll-free California Relay Service (CRS). If you have a TTY: (530) 532-5650. If you do not have a

TTY: 1-800-735-2922. Upon CRS connection, ask for 530-532-5785 for more information about this recruitment.

**Upon offer of employment the following is required:

1.  Newly employed personnel shall present student copies of transcripts with the registrar's signature or copies of official transcripts with the registrar's signature or grade reports/credit certificates with an official seal and registrar's signature to verify initial placement on the salary schedule.

2.  Newly employed personnel shall be responsible for securing and presenting to the Human Resources Department all documentation required for unit verification and/or in support of salary schedule placement. All documentation must be received within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the initial contract. Failure to present required documentation within the thirty (30) day period will result in the withholding of salary warrants until such documents are placed on file

3. Copy of a valid California Driver’s License and liability insurance.