Teacher, Autism - Special Education/Student Programs and Services (27-10773) *Jurupa Valley*

Riverside County Office of Education; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Riverside County Office of Education in Riverside, CA is seeking a Teacher, Autism to support students with special needs by delivering district-approved curriculum, documenting progress, and collaborating with families and staff to build essential skills.

The ideal candidate will hold a California valid Moderate/Severe Education Specialist credential (or Mild/Moderate with Autism authorization), possess ESSA compliance, and demonstrate strong communication and assessment abilities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university required.
• Master’s Degree desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Moderate/Severe Education Specialist credential or Mild/Moderate with Autism authorization.
• CTEL/EL equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE.

Responsibilities

• Develops student success in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living.
• Implements district-approved curriculum and documents progress.
• Addresses students' individualized needs and provides a safe learning environment.
• Provides feedback to students, parents and administration regarding progress and goals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university

Master’s Degree desirable

Job description

About the Employer

The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County.

Job Summary

The job of Teacher, Autism is done for the purpose(s) of developing special education students’ success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Experience relevant to the duties outlined on the job description will be considered when making the selection decision.REQUIRED EDUCATION:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university required; Master’s Degree desirable.CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES:Possession of a valid California Moderate/Severe Education Specialist or equivalent Special Education teaching credential authorizing instruction in a moderate/severe disabled program or Mild/Moderate Education Specialist with added Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Intern eligibility will be considered) CTEL Certification or EL equivalent such as CLAD, BCLAD, or SDAIE Applicants who are applying for a valid credential or have not utilized their credentials within the last 39 months of employment in a school district must show verification of meeting the Basic Skills Requirement Successful candidates will be compliant with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) at the secondary level in Math, Science, English, and Social Science or become compliant within one year of employment Valid California Driver’s License may be required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*

• Credential Copy (Valid California Moderate/Severe Education Specialist or equivalent Special Education teaching credential authorizing instruction in a moderate/severe disabled program or Mild/Moderate Education Specialist with added Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Intern eligibility will be considered))
• Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the position closing date. Letters without author’s signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the position closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred.)
• Resume (Employment information on Resume must be current and consistent with the employment information on the EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)

Comments and Other Information

Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, dental and vision.

The Riverside County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.

For questions or complaints, please contact: Title IX Coordinator: Hector Alegria, Ed.D., Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; [e-mail]; [phone]; and Section 504 Coordinator: Randy Covacevich, Administrator, Alternative Education/Special Education, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; [e-mail]; [phone]. This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.

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