General Education or Special Education Certificated Teacher Resource

Altus Schools • Moreno Valley, CA

138d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Altus Schools is hiring Certificated Teacher Resources (CTRs) for general education and special education settings. CTRs work 40 hours per week and serve as members of the instructional team, supporting students and teachers under the direct supervision of a general education teacher or a Special Education Teacher. CTRs are expected to serve as positive role models and represent the school through their conduct and communication.

In general education, CTRs support academic programming for students in grades K–5 and/or 6–12 and help operate the resource center. Duties include grading and giving students feedback, tutoring small groups across a range of subject areas, supporting students’ personalized education plans, assisting with assessments and testing, communicating with students and parents, and helping maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment. The role also involves community outreach, student retention activities, resource center events, and home visits.

In special education, CTRs support the academic program for students in grades 6–12 who receive special education services. They provide one-on-one tutoring, help personalize assignments, conduct informal assessments of IEP progress, support social skills and transitions, and use positive behavioral supports and other strategies determined by the instructional team. They also communicate with special education teachers, maintain detailed student interaction logs, assist with IEP scheduling and assessments, and help maintain a safe and organized learning environment.

The position is a 228-work-day contract over 12 months and is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday. Candidates select a preferred Altus School when applying. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, a California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit, a local instructional-assistance assessment, student-facing experience, a valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation, TB clearance, and DOJ/FBI background clearance. Benefits include employer-paid coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, including medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance; the position also contributes to CalSTRS retirement.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• California 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.
• Pass a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting in instruction.
• Experience working directly with middle and/or secondary students; the posting does not specify a number of years.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• TB clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI.
• Understand the school’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Demonstrate respect and appreciation for differences in values, languages, and customs among home, school, and community.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and record-keeping skills.
• For the general education role: general understanding of instructional strategies for middle and secondary students; general knowledge of California Common Standards in core subject areas; and familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• For the special education role: knowledge of disability rights, normalization, inclusive practices, the rights and responsibilities of individuals with exceptionalities and other stakeholders, and the paraeducator’s role as a positive model; ability to find credible resources to expand understanding of unique learners; and familiarity with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including communicating with students, staff, and parents; performing computer and clerical work; moving among sitting, standing, and walking; operating office equipment; retrieving and storing files and supplies; lifting light objects; and driving to resource center visits and staff meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with specialized student populations, such as English Learners, homeless students, or foster youth.

Responsibilities

• Grade student work within 72 hours of receipt and provide constructive feedback, following the grading rigor reference guide.
• Provide small-group tutoring in general education subject areas, including Math, ELA, Social Science, Physical and Life Sciences, Pathways Exhibition, CTE and General Electives, VAPA, and World Languages.
• Support each general education student’s Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP) and assist with completion of Naviance surveys.
• Provide one-on-one tutoring to support the goals of students’ IEPs and assist in personalizing assignments to meet individual goals.
• Conduct informal assessments of IEP student progress and communicate progress with special education teachers.
• Use student strengths and interests to encourage participation in school and community activities as directed by the instructional team.
• Use instructional-team-determined strategies to support social skills, successful transitions, and positive participation in activities.
• Provide the least intrusive level of support appropriate to the learning environment, as determined by the instructional team.
• Sign and abide by educational testing affidavits.
• Communicate with students and parents about school events, academic engagement, progress, appointment reminders, testing dates and times, and participation.
• Assist teachers with testing, assessment preparation, and supervision.
• Keep a detailed log of student interaction minutes, topics, and interactions in the special education role.
• Assist with scheduling IEP meetings.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development throughout the school year.
• Assist in conducting student home visits.
• Support students while a teacher is in a meeting or attending training.
• Support resource center management and help maintain a safe, supportive, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Support teachers in developing a monthly resource center calendar and field trip plans aligned with the school’s annual instructional plan.
• Help connect the resource center with local community members who can serve as guest speakers or Pathway Portfolio panel members, and partner with teachers to build community connections.
• Assist with Guest Speaker and Pathway Portfolio panels.
• Provide training and support to new CTRs.
• Develop, implement, and participate in ongoing marketing and community outreach activities to inform students and parents about the school as a free public option.
• Develop, implement, and participate in ongoing student retention activities and strategies.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned or changed with or without notice.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance for the employee and all eligible dependents, with coverage beginning the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• A variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits.
• CalSTRS retirement contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level