Special Education Teacher – Extensive Support Needs (ESN) – Multiple Grade Levels

West Contra Costa Unified School District; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Contra Costa Unified School District is seeking dedicated Special Education teachers for Extensive Support Needs (ESN) across multiple grade levels. The role focuses on creating inclusive, functional learning experiences to support students with severe disabilities in natural environments.

Responsibilities include developing IEPs with families and regional professionals, coordinating DIS and related services, and fostering a collaborative transdisciplinary team to promote meaningful

Qualifications

• Credentials showing eligibility for Severely Handicapped/special education.
• Documentation such as transcripts, letters of introduction, letters of recommendation and résumé.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements age-appropriate functional educational programs for students with severe handicaps.
• Coordinates IEP development with parents, DIS and agency representatives; conducts annual updates.
• Plans and supervises instructional aides; collaborates with team to support student growth.
• Maintains records and communicates progress to families and administrators.

Skills

Special Education

IEP development

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential

Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential

Intern Program eligible

Job description

Job Summary

West Contra Costa Unified School District is recruiting dedicated Special Education teachers for current and future Extensive Support Needs (ESN) opportunities across multiple grade levels. We are seeking educators committed to providing supportive, inclusive, and individualized learning experiences that help students with extensive support needs succeed. Join Team WCCUSD – Educate

• Support
• Inspire!

Job Description / Essential Elements

Provides an age-appropriate functional educational program within the natural environment for students with severe handicaps encompassing all of the following curricular domains: domestic, vocational, recreation/leisure, community.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Completes a parent/careprovider interview for each student annually. Conducts formal and informal assessments of student's functional level within critical activities and basic skill area. Coordinates development of an individualized education program (IEP) with parents, Designated Instructional Services (DIS) and agency representatives. Develops systematic instructional programs which utilize natural stimuli and consequences. Develops adaptations to curriculum materials and/or environment. Establishes domestic and other community sites for teaching independent living and vocational skills. Documents student performance and conveys information to parents, co-workers and administrators. Fosters the development of transdisciplinary team which includes, but is not limited to, the following members: instructional aides, administrator, occupational therapist/physical therapist, speech therapist, nurse, psychologist, adaptive physical education teacher, parent, vocational specialist, regional center/social worker. Promotes otiomal age-appropriate social integration at school site and in surrounding community. Advocates for quality educational service for all students with exceptional needs. Provides training and information on SH curriculum to parents to foster their involvement and maximize carryover of instruction. Schedules and conducts annual IEP meetings coordinated with Regional Center Individualized Program Plan (IPP) development.

Other Duties And Responsabilities

Performs all functions required of a regular classroom teacher. Plans and supervises the work of the assigned instructional aide(s); participates in his/her evaluations. Works with Special Services personnel and/or school site Student Study Team in the evaluation and placement of students with severe handicaps. Maintains professional competencies through participation in self-selected professional growth activities.

Supervision Received

Under the immediate direction of the site administrator with staff assistance from the Special Services Division.

Credentials Required

Severely Handicapped Specialist Credential or Ed. Specialist Moderate to Severe Credential. Eligibility to enter or currently in an Intern Program for Severely Handicapped credentialing.

Requirements / Qualifications

Key documents:

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume

Comments And Other Information

Nondiscrimination Statement

The West Contra Costa Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation,
harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived
ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status,
nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person
or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator: Jose
Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801, [phone], [e-mail], and Section 504 Coordinator: Christine Hatcher, Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services Plan (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road, Richmond, CA 94806, [phone], [e-mail].

Declaración de No Discriminación

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación,
el acoso (incluyendo el acoso sexual) o la intimidación en base a las características reales o
percibidas de descendencia, color, discapacidad, género, identificación con un género
determinado, expresión de pertenencia a un género, estado migratorio, nacionalidad, raza u
origen étnico, religion, edad, además de sexo, orientación sexual o asociación con una persona o grupo de personas con una o más de estas características ya sean reales o percibidas.
Para preguntas o quejas, comuníquese con el personal del Oficial de Cumplimiento de la
Equidad/Coordinador del Título IX: Jose Espinoza, 1108 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801,
[phone], [e-mail], y Sección 504 Coordinadora: Christine Hatcher, Plan de Servicios Integrales de Intervención Temprana Coordinados (CCEIS), 3000 Parker Road,
Richmond, CA 94806, [phone], [e-mail].