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Must possess or be able to obtain a valid California credential authorizing service in Early Childhood Special Education
Must possess or be able to obtain an English Language authorization. (CLAD/BCLAD)

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the school site administrator, provides an educational program for learning handicapped students.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Generally teaches all subjects appropriate to the individual student's needs as indicated on the Individualized Education Program (IEP); provides frequent, intensive and individually planned small group and/or individual instruction in areas of need; participates in Educational Assessment Service (EAS) meetings; establishes with the parent, the goals, objectives, activities and materials appropriate for that student within a given time frame and records same on the Individualized Education Program (IEP); participates in the annual and three year review; monitors and records progress toward objectives; establishes an ongoing evaluation procedure; plans and implements an instructional program for identified students based on the needs reflected in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) on a pull out basis; assesses student progress; assists in student identification process; serves as case carrier in the preparation for the IEP meeting at the school site level; serves as a resource in the area of learning handicapped for all school staff; works closely with school psychologist and other auxiliary personnel; confers with parents; serves as liaison with appropriate community agencies; coordinates the Special Education services provided each individual with exceptional needs served through the resource specialist program and other related teaching duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the various learning handicaps and strategies for amelioration; knowledge of appropriate materials and resources to be used with specific deficiencies at the various grade levels; knowledge of appropriate assessment tools for diagnosis and screening; ability to interact effectively with staff, parents, students and community agencies; familiarity with Special Education Master Plan; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Credential:

Mild Moderate Credential, Learning Handicapped Specialist Credential and a Resource Specialist Certificate of Competence or Education Specialist.  CLAD/BCLAD  SADAIE certification desirable.

Education:

Bachelor's degree including all courses needed to meet requirements in the Education Specialist credential area.

Physical Demands:  Walk, look downward, turn neck (up to continuously) sit, bend, (frequently); stand, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, (Occasionally; kneel, crawl.  Climb (infrequently); grasp/manipulate materials & supplies (continuously); lift items to 10 pounds (frequently), carry to 10 pounds (occasionally), lift/carry to 40 pounds (infrequently) (occasionally for PE and Industrial Arts teachers) use seeing, hearing and speaking (continuous, in class).

Working Conditions:  Indoor classrooms, exposure to: student noise and music, odors of food and science projects, possible communicable diseases or unruly students.  Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, exposure to; temperatures, dust, pesticides and smoke (seasonally)

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  -  AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Hemet Unified School District Governing Board desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all individuals equal access and opportunities in the district’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the local educational agency, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and bullying by anyone based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, genetic information, age, religion, religious creed, political belief or affiliation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, or the perception of one of more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance within a school under the jurisdiction of the Superintendent.

Inquiries about Title IX and its regulations may be referred to HUSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department ofEducation’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

HUSD's Title IX Coordinator:
Juan Santos, Director of Title IX
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA  92545
(951) 765-5100
ctomeo@hemetusd.org

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact:   

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services
1791 W. Acacia Avenue
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact:  

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity
1791 W. Acacia Avenue 
Hemet, CA 92545
(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link.  

To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSD website at this link.

California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & 

kplace Discrimination & Harassment

HUSDs nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located under the District's Board Policy listings at this link.  

To report information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or make a complaint of discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the HUSD website at this link.

California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment