Resource Specialist - Central Valley High School #1233

Gateway Unified School District; Redding; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Gateway Unified School District seeks a 100% time Resources Specialist Teacher for Central Valley High School for the 2026-2027 school year. This certificated vacancy requires collaboration with site staff and the Director of Special Education to support students with disabilities.

The role includes participating in formal eligibility assessments, developing and implementing IEPs with parents, maintaining pupil records, administering group tests, and supervising students during the day.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Credential authorizing service as a Resources Specialist Teacher.
• Experience with K-12 students with special needs.
• Knowledge of behavioral management and IEP processes.

Responsibilities

• Participates on School Assessment Team to review referred students and meet needs.
• Participates in assessment process for Special Education eligibility and placement.
• Develops and implements IEPs with parents and district staff.
• Evaluates student needs to design instructional programs.
• Maintains pupil records and anecdotal files.
• Communicates with regular teachers about Resources Specialist students.

Skills

Behavior management

IEP knowledge

Collaboration with staff and parents

Education

California Credential for Resources Specialist Teacher

Job description

Job Description / Essential Elements

GATEWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION: RESOURCE SPECIALIST TEACHER

Definition

100% time Resource Specialist Teacher.

Directly Responsible To

Site Administrator or Designee and Director of Special Education.

Immediate Subordinates

Any assigned Classified Staff.

Essential Functions

• Participates regularly on the School Assessment Team which reviews and monitors the progress of referred students in order to meet their individual needs.
• Participates in the formal student assessment process for Special Education eligibility, review and placement.
• Participates with the Psychologist, School Principal, and appropriate District professional staff (along with the parents) in the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan for each formally identified student.
• Evaluates (on an ongoing basis) the needs of assigned pupils in order to design and implement an instructional program based upon the needs.
• Provides specialized instructional activities which establish, maintain and reinforce appropriate interpersonal and learning behaviors.
• Maintains a variety of pupil records; anecdotal records for each pupil which outlines their educational problems; and the solution plan including basic learning steps.
• Creates a functional and attractive room environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Regularly communicates with regular classroom teachers regarding students in the Resources Specialist Program.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school of assignment and/or on the district level.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District Programs.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates with other professional staff members in the school’s extra-curricular activities.
• Serves as a member of the School Site Assessment Team for the admission, placement and evaluation of pupils in the Chapter I and Alternative Learning Center Programs.
• Shares in the sponsorship of pupil activities and participation in faculty committees.
• Participates in district sponsored school activities and events including but not limited to Back to School Night, Open House, Home School Club events, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Gateway Unified School District

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Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work effectively with professional and paraprofessional personnel in carrying out an effective instructional program.
• Must have knowledge of behavioral management techniques.
• Must possess knowledge of educational, instructional and behavioral trends related to students identified as having special learning needs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California Credential authorizing service as a Resources Specialist Teacher.

Desired Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience in various K-12 grade levels

Requirements / Qualifications

CERTIFICATED VACANCY FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR:

RESOURCE SPECIALIST - Central Valley High School

Salary

$57,466 - $119,669 - Based on 184 workdays

Master Degree Stipend - $1,500.00

Doctorate Degree Stipend - $1,500.00

Includes contribution to a retirement system and access to health, dental, and vision benefits with District contribution.

Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Preferred * Possession of a credential in the area of Special Education allowing the holder to work with students with Mild–to-Moderate Disabilities including Autism

• Examples of applicable CA Credentials:
• Education Specialist Extensive Support Needs
• Education Specialist Mild to Moderate (embedded Autism Authorization)
• Education Specialist Mild to Moderate with Autism Authorization
• Education Specialist Mild to Moderate
• Learning Handicapped (Ryan Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential)
• Experience in working with SEIS preferred
• Working knowledge of the IEP Process/SPED law preferred

Additional Documents

• Copy of Credential (or statement regarding the status of your credential).
• Verification of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
• Transcripts of ALL college work.

Documentation Of These Requirements MUST Accompany The Application.

PROCEDURE

The selection process will include an appraisal of individual applications and personal resumes. Candidates receiving the highest ratings will be selected for interview. (Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted).

Pre-hire Requirements For The Selected Applicant

• Background Check & Fingerprint Clearance (will be required to pay a fingerprint processing fee);
• Physical Assessment Exam;
• Keenan Safe Schools Training;
• TB Test.

Comments And Other Information

The Gateway Unified School District (GUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation

Director of Student Services

4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd,

Redding, CA 96003, [phone]

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Human Resources

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Redding, CA 96003, [phone]