Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher - Mild / Moderate

Overview

The Learning Center Teacher provides transition support to students with IEPs. Students are served in the Learning Center for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day, based on individual needs in the least restrictive environment. This position reports to the Site Administrator.

Major Responsibilities

• Case manager to special education students in those academic areas identified in the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP), in accordance with California Education Code 56362.
• Serves students who receive instruction in the Learning Center for a portion of the day, or the majority of the day, based on students’ individual needs in the least restrictive environment.
• Provides equal access to curriculum for all students.
• Coordinates IEP goals with Learning Center staff, General Education staff, and DIS service providers.
• Participates in job-related in-service education.
• Assesses students’ academic levels for updating student’s yearly IEP and assists in developing / writing of IEPs.
• Provides transition support to students as their needs change.
• Adapts and modifies curriculum and activities, as schedule permits, specified by the special education administrator.
• Provides supervision and assists in the training of assigned paraeducator support staff.
• Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings.
• Advocates for quality educational services for all students with exceptional needs.
• Participates in school site faculty meetings and district level special education meetings to keep informed of district policies and procedures and to continue professional growth.
• Evaluates students’ progress on a regular basis, and refers students to the IEP Team for any program or placement revisions.
• Attends Collaborative Team meetings scheduled on a regular basis.

Credential Required

Learning Handicapped Specialist Credential, Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential, Resource Specialist Certificate, Mild / Moderate Specialist Credential, or Moderate / Severe Specialist Credential.

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