Teacher, Resource Specialist @ TBD 2026-27 SY #3926

Mt. Diablo Unified School District

Concord (CA)

On-site

USD 66,925 - 123,399

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A California education institution is seeking a qualified Resource Specialist Teacher to support students with special needs. The role requires valid credentials and offers a salary range from $66,925.60 to $123,399 annually. Key responsibilities include instructing students according to their Individualized Education Programs (IEP), evaluating student progress, and directing instructional assistants. This full-time position in Concord, California, emphasizes academic achievement and career development.

Qualifications

  • Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential required.
  • Participate in job-related inservice education.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct students in the Resource Specialist Program per IEP.
  • Maintain current records of students.
  • Direct special education instructional assistants.

Skills

Instruction in academic areas
Evaluation of student progress
Consultation and resource information
Chairing IEP Team meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Teacher, Resource Specialist @ TBD 2026-27 SY #3926

Mt. Diablo Unified School District Dent Center - Concord, California. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5524804

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 04, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 30, 2026

Job Description

*Postings may close earlier than advertised based on application volume

The educator must hold a valid California Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential.

CERTIFICATED TEACHING PERSONNEL 3701

Duties and Responsibilities of Resource Specialist Teachers, Special Education

The Resource Specialist Teacher is responsible to the Special Education Administrator for the Resource Specialist Program for the interpretation of the MDUSD Special Education Program under the Master Plan. Evaluation of Resource Specialist Teachers assigned full-time to a school will be the responsibility of the school principal. If a Resource Specialist Teacher serves more than one school the Special Education Administrator for the Resource Specialist Program or his/her designee will be the evaluator.

Responsibilities
  • To instruct students assigned to the Resource Specialist Program in those academic areas identified in the student's Individualized Education Program (IBP) in accordance with California Education Code §56362.
  • To evaluate student progress on a regular basis, and refer students to the Individual Education Program Team for any program or placement revisions.
  • To maintain necessary current records of the students whose IEP's are the responsibility of the Resource Specialist Teacher.
  • To provide resource information, materials, and assistance to eligible students, to their parents, and to the school staff; to provide consultation as appropriate.
  • To process the referrals of students, including assessments, for special education programs and services, or forward referrals to the appropriate program administrator.
  • To direct the special education instructional assistant in completing assigned tasks.
  • To chair school IEP Team meetings for the students referred to the Resource Specialist Teacher. (In schools with more than one Resource Specialist Teacher this shall be a shared responsibility.)
  • To participate and assist in job-related inservice education.
  • To be present at the school at least thirty minutes before the time prescribed for commencing school and remain at the school at least fifteen minutes after the close of the school day unless the principal or District administration indicates otherwise.
  • To emphasize at the secondary school level, academic achievement, career and vocational development programs, and preparation for adult life.
  • To report to the principal or his/her designee any job-related factors which prevent the full exercise of duties and responsibilities.
  • To attend job-related meetings and activities, specified by the school principal or the appropriate special education administrator as schedule permits.
  • To perform related non-instructional duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Board of Education.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,925.60 to $123,399 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment, Special Education > General Special Education, Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
  • Rachel Chang , Assistant Director, Special Education
  • Dent Center
  • Phone: 925-682-8000 x4192
  • Email: changr@mdusd.org
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