Special Education Resource Specialist Teacher

Volunteers Of America Community Education And Development Co; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballington Academy of the Arts & Sciences in San Bernardino, CA is seeking a dedicated Elementary Charter School Special Education Resource Specialist Teacher. You will provide instruction aligned with student IEPs to support emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth.

You will collaborate with parents and staff, offer materials, monitor progress and maintain records, in an environment focused on project-based learning and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Valid California teaching credential: Education Specialist Credential.
• Knowledge of project-based instruction and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of California standards and effective teaching practices.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of English language development.
• Knowledge and experience with special education approaches and laws.
• Ability to consult with professionals and remediate learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implements instruction and program planning for SPED students.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and behavior.
• Obtains and provides instructional materials for SPED services.
• Serves as an informational resource for students, parents, district personnel and community organizations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project-based instruction

Differentiated instruction

Convergence thinking

Curriculum knowledge

California standards

Communication skills

English language development

Special education strategies

Behavioral analysis

Collaboration

Education

Education Specialist Credential (California)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Ballington Academy of the Arts & Sciences – San Bernardino, CA 92408-9240. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $66,000 – $79,000 per year. Shift: Day.

About Us

Ballington Academy is a public charter school educating students from Transitional Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. We offer an innovative STEAM curriculum for all grades using a hands‑on project‑based learning approach, teaching real‑world, 21st‑century skills. We are seeking a caring individual to help support our students and teachers in San Bernardino, CA.

Job Opportunity

The Elementary Charter School Special Education Resource Specialist Teacher, under the direction of the Principal, is responsible for providing instruction consistent with student IEPs to ensure each assigned student can grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically according to the IEP, basic needs, ability, and maturity level. They work in partnership with parents to ensure the highest level of educational achievement for each child. Instruction occurs in an appropriate educational setting and may include the general education classroom.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Implements practices and procedures of instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
• Provides instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and behavior.
• Researches, obtains and provides instructional materials for special education services.
• Serves as an informational resource for students, parents, district personnel and community organizations.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Required Credentials, Abilities and Experience

• Valid California teaching credential specifically an Education Specialist Credential.
• In‑depth knowledge of project‑based instruction, differentiated instruction, and convergence thinking.
• Knowledge of curriculum, California standards, and effective teaching practices.
• Competency in human relations and oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of English language development.
• Knowledge and experience with special education approaches and strategies.
• Knowledge of students with special needs and laws, and regulations on special education.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Understanding of general special education testing concepts and methods, behavioral analysis, and positive intervention skills.
• Ability to consult with professionals and to diagnose and provide remediation for learning disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ballington Academy is an equal opportunity employer. This employer participates in E‑Verify.