Itinerant Central Office Resource Teacher – Special Education Assessment Specialist

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Diego Unified School District is seeking educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities they serve. This position is for an Itinerant Central Office Resource Teacher – Special Education Assessment Specialist, supporting multiple school sites within the district. The role involves providing comprehensive academic assessment support to school sites and IEP teams, collaborating with various stakeholders, and completing reassessments for students to determine appropriate placement. The district is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring respectful interactions and accountability for all employees.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience conducting academic assessments and preparing comprehensive assessment reports.
Experience presenting assessment results and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and IEP teams.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential by the closing date of the application deadline.
Online employment application submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
Application must include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.
Answer all application questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely.
Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application.
List every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
In the Employer Email field, provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application.
References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
A copy of your valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application.

Nice To Haves

Developing and implementing assessment plans for students being considered for special education services.
Experience conducting comprehensive academic assessments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Strong understanding of special education assessment practices and educational programming.
Experience interpreting assessment data and using results to inform instructional recommendations and student programming.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic assessment support to school sites and IEP teams.
Collaborate with school-site staff, multidisciplinary teams, families, and Special Education Department personnel.
Complete reassessments of students in the District’s ESN program who spend more than 50% of the time in a general education setting at elementary school sites to determine if a mild/moderate placement is appropriate.
Develop and implement individualized assessment plans for students referred for special education services.
Coordinate with other IEP team members and related service providers to ensure comprehensive assessment of student needs.
Conduct academic assessments for initial evaluations and triennial reviews.
Analyze and interpret assessment results to identify student strengths and areas of need.
Interpret assessment results and develop educationally relevant recommendations.
Review existing data and integrate multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of student needs.
Prepare comprehensive academic assessment reports that clearly communicate assessment findings and educational recommendations.
Present assessment results and recommendations during IEP meetings.
Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary and IEP teams.
Collaborate with general education and special education staff to support the development of appropriate educational programs and services.
Provide consultation and technical assistance to school-site teams regarding academic assessment practices.
Support school teams in interpreting assessment data and using information to inform instruction and student programming.
Collaborate with families and educational staff in reviewing student data and determining educational needs to promote understanding of assessment results and recommendations.
Schedule and coordinate assessment appointments with school sites, families, and appropriate team members.
Travel to various school sites throughout the district to conduct assessments and provide consultation regarding assessment results and instructional recommendations.
Maintain accurate assessment records and documentation.
Provide professional learning, coaching, and consultation related to academic assessment practices as assigned.
Contribute to professional learning and capacity-building efforts within the Special Education Department.
Perform other related duties as assigned.