Special Ed (Mild/Moderate) RSP - Itinerant *Signing Stipend na Santa Clara Unified School District

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Please attach a cover letter, resume and at least 2 RECENT LETTERS of recommendation to the online application.

1) Identify, through assessment, children eligible to receive special education services; 2) Participate as a member of a team to identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child's individual education plan; 3) Supervise, direct and engage students in activities in a classroom environment; 4) Develop programs for student's to allow for success in an educational environment and serve as a liaison to facilitate successful mainstreaming of students when appropriate; 5) Conduct informal evaluations and modify each student's curriculum; 6) Consult and articulate with staff and parents via meetings and phone, regarding the needs of students; 7) Utilize resources both within and outside the school district to facilitate student progress in both educational and social development; 8) Provide parents with appropriate instructional strategies; 9) Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education and continue independent professional growth; 10) Maintain records, files and reports as required by federal, state, and district regulations; 11) Maintain confidentiality of all written and oral information; 12) Communicate with physicians, private schools, and community organizations regarding special education services; 13) Insure health and safety of children; 14) Assist parents to coordinate utilization of appropriate community services

MATERIALS: A valid California Special Ed (Mild/Moderate) Credential is required as well as an Added Authorization in Autism. Also required is at least one of the following authorizations to teach English Learners: CTEL, CLAD, BCLAD, AB2913 training (formerly SB395 OR SB1969) or SB2042 EL Authorization. Applicants who do not have a valid credential the first day of the school year will not be considered. 30-day Substitute Credentials are NOT valid credentials for contracted positions in our district.

Placement on Teacher's Salary Schedule

Special Education Teachers receive a signing bonus of $5000 phased in over three years ($1000 first year, $2000 second year, and $2000 third year)