Education Specialist Teacher (RSP/"RLC") 2026-2027 School Year

Redwood City School District•Redwood City, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Redwood City School District (RCSD) is seeking dedicated professionals who share their vision of creating a safe, supportive, inspirational, rigorous, joyful, and inclusive environment for all learners. This role focuses on students identified by the Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) as needing specialized instruction. The Resource Specialist provides direct instructional services, recommends support services, and consults with regular program teachers to support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The program aims to help students function adequately in the least restrictive environment, typically a regular classroom. The Resource Specialist, with the assistance of an instructional aide, will serve an average of 24 students, with a maximum of 28. The primary focus is on enabling students to succeed in their regular classroom settings.

Requirements

Special Education Credential.
Resource Specialist competency certificate.
Demonstration of an ability to work independently.
Demonstration of an ability to function as a leader of others.
Ability to get along well with others.

Nice To Haves

M.A. and/or other advanced preparation in special education.
Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assists the principal (or designee) in the establishment and operation of the school Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT).
Assists in processing student referrals for special education services.
Provides ongoing educational assessment and diagnosis of children to identify special learning problems and coordinates the development of individual instructional plans for students in the Resource Specialist Program.
Consults with appropriate specialists regarding support services for implementing the IEP.
Provides educational instruction as outlined in the IEP for identified individuals with exceptional needs, who are assigned to regular classroom teachers for at least half of their school day.
Provides vocational/career guidance for exceptional children as appropriate.
Provides direct instructional services for approximately 80% of assigned student contact time.
Coordinates special education services with regular school programs and monitors IEP implementation.
Provides consultation, resource information, and materials to parents and regular staff members regarding individuals with exceptional needs.
Consults and maintains a close working relationship with the school psychologist in recommending prescriptive teaching for IEP plans.
Participates in the development and implementation of in-service sessions for staff, parents, and students.
Has a major responsibility in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of instructional aides for the Resource Specialist Program.
Assesses pupil progress regularly, revises short-term instructional objectives as appropriate, and consults with support specialists regarding students not demonstrating adequate progress.
Maintains a watch and consult list of students previously served in special education, in coordination with the school psychologist.
Participates in the planning and evaluation of the Resource Specialist Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.