General Education or Special Education Certificated Teacher Resource

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• This application must be completed in a single session. You will not be able to save your progress, so please ensure you have enough time to complete the entire application and have all required documents ready to attach before beginning. Incomplete submissions cannot be saved or resumed.

Application Preparation Checklist (Before You Begin)

To complete this application in one session, please have the following items ready to upload:

• •Copy of Transcripts
• Unofficial or official college transcripts for all coursework completed.

• •Letters of Recommendation
• Two letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor .

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Cover Letter

• In addition, you will be asked to respond to five long-answer questions.
• Please ensure you have adequate time to thoughtfully complete these responses before starting the application.

General Education Certificated Teacher Resource:

BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of a general education teacher, the successful candidate will assist in the academic program in grades k-5 and/or 6-12 and support operations of the resource center. Certificated Teacher Resource (CTRs) are a key part of each resource center’s instructional team. The CTR position is hourly and full-time, 40 hours per week. CTRs are role models for our students, and are expected to look, act, and speak, as representatives of the school at all times.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

Grade student work within 72 hours of receipt

Provide constructive feedback to students

Follow grading rigor reference guide

Provide tutoring sessions to small group of students in Math, ELA, Social Science, Physical & Life Sciences, Pathways Exhibition, CTE & General Electives and VAPA & World Languages

Support each individual student’s Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP)

Assist and monitor the completion of all Naviance surveys

Sign and abide by all educational testing affidavits

Communicate with students and parents, related to school events, academic engagement, and progress

Assist teachers with testing and supervision

Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development throughout the school year

Assist in conducting student home visits

Support teachers with resource center management related to a safe environment and supportive school culture

Support teachers with the development of a monthly resource center calendar

Partner with instructional staff to develop a field trip plan that is aligned to the school’s annual instructional plan

Guest Speaker/Pathway Portfolio panel assistance

CTR should support the resource center in making connections with local community members to serve as guest speakers and/or Pathway Portfolio panel members

CTR should partner with teachers to make connections within the community

CTR should help maintain a clean, organized learning environment for students

Provide training and support to new CTRs

Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing marketing and community outreach activities and events to ensure students and parents are aware of the school as a free public option

Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing student retention activities and strategies to ensure no student drops out and current and previous students are aware of the school as a free public option

Perform other duties as assigned or changed with or without notice

Maintain consistent and regular attendance

QUALIFICATIONS AND 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

Years of experience working directly with middle and/or secondary students.

Preferably have experience working with specialized student populations (English Learners, Homeless, Foster Youth, etc.)

Possession of a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation

TB Clearance

Obtain Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance through the DOJ and FBI

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Understand the school’s Vision, Mission, and Values

Demonstrate respect and appreciation for differences in values, languages, and customs among home, school, and community

Possess excellent organizational, time management, and record-keeping skills

General understanding of instructional strategies for middle and secondary students

General knowledge of California Common Standards in core subject areas (math, science, social science, English)

Standard software applications such as Microsoft Office Word/Excel/PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, office setting; exposure to computer screens.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Hearing and speaking to exchange information with students, staff, and parents; seeing to read, proofread, perform clerical tasks and periodic work on a computer screen; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking throughout the workday; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects; driving a vehicle to attend visits at resource centers and staff meetings.

Special Education Certificated Teacher Resource:

BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of a Special Education Teacher, the successful candidate will assist in the academic program of 6th-12th grade Special Education Students. Special Education Certificated Teacher Resource (CTRs) employees are a key part of our special education team. CTRs will support their Supervising Special Education Teachers by working 40 hours per week. They are role models for our students, and are expected to look, act, and speak, as representatives of the school at all times.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.

Provide one-on-one tutoring to support the goal progress of student IEPs

Assist in personalizing assignments to meet the individual goals of students

Conduct informal assessments of IEP student progress

Use knowledge of individual’s strengths and interests to encourage engagement in varied school and community activities as determined by the instructional team

Support teachers with resource center management, related to a safe environment and supportive school culture

Provide least intrusive level of support based on the demands of the learning environment as determined by the instructional team

Use strategies as determined by the instructional team in a variety of settings to assist in the development of social skills

Use strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with IEP’s as determined by the instructional team

Use a variety of positive behavioral supports to enhance an individual’s active participation in activities as determined by the instructional team

Communicate with SPED Teachers on student progress

Keep a detailed log of minutes, topics, and interactions with students

Sign and abide by all testing affidavits

Assist in the scheduling of IEP meetings

Communicate to students and parents about appointment reminders, testing dates/times and participation

Assist teacher with assessment preparation and supervision

Attend required trainings, meetings or professional development oppor