Resource Specialist Teacher
About The Position
A nationwide provider of comprehensive school-based educational and therapy services is seeking a full-time Resource Specialist Teacher (RST) to support students across multiple school sites in Siskiyou County, California, with Yreka identified as the location. The role is an in-person, school-based assignment with a caseload of up to 28 students. The start date is ASAP, based on school needs. The Resource Specialist Teacher provides specialized instruction and academic support, manages students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and works with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to support students’ academic and developmental progress. The position involves coordinating IEP meetings, monitoring and documenting student progress, supporting implementation of IEP services and accommodations, and traveling between assigned school sites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Valid California Special Education teaching credential or other appropriate California credential or authorization.
- Experience with IEPs and special education case management.
- Knowledge of California special education requirements and procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with families, educators, administrators, and related service providers.
- Ability to manage a caseload across multiple school sites.
- Commitment to individualized, student-centered educational support.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students receiving special education services.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of up to 28 students across multiple school sites.
- Serve as the special education case manager for assigned students.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings with families, teachers, administrators, and service providers.
- Monitor student progress toward academic and educational goals.
- Prepare IEP progress reports and other required documentation.
- Provide specialized instruction and academic support based on individual needs.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to support students in the least restrictive environment.
- Communicate with parents, guardians, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in student assessments and educational planning.
- Maintain accurate special education records and ensure IEP services and accommodations are implemented.
- Support students' access to and participation in educational programs.
- Travel between assigned school sites as needed.
Benefits
- Professional support from the therapy team.
- Collaboration with school-based multidisciplinary teams.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel exceeding 30 miles.
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Job Type
Full-time
