Guidance Instructional Specialist, Senior (50%) / Resource Teacher, Senior (50%) / TOSA - Weldon Elementary School, Inside/Outside (Substitutes May Apply), 2026/27 SY

About the Role

To assist the site administrator in the organization and administration of the school and to assist district administration in key leadership projects.

Responsibilities

• Assumes appropriate designated duties in collaboration with and in the absence of the site administrator(s).
• Assists the site administrator(s) in the organization, management, and administration of the school, including:
  • Implementation of the school and District’s instructional program(s).
  • Determination of school and community needs as they relate to the instructional program.
  • Coordination of all auxiliary services within the school.
  • Supervision, counseling, and discipline of students.
  • Coordination of any additional school activities assigned by site administrator(s).
• Assists the site administrator(s) in establishing effective interpersonal relationships among the members of the school community, staff, and student body.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in communicating school and District goals, procedures, and objectives to the community, staff, and student body.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in obtaining the involvement of staff, students, parents, and community in establishing school goals.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in providing leadership and guidance in adjusting the school’s program and procedures to the requirements of individual student’s needs.
• Assists teachers in effective methods of motivating good behavior and maintaining discipline.
• Provides student guidance services as needed.
• Maintains preventative discipline, attendance, guidance, and academic files as appropriate.
• Screens Student Study Team referrals and initiates appropriate action as needed.
• Assists with the development, coordination, and supervision of student activities.
• Confers with students, parents, teachers, and agencies as needed.
• Assists with early intervention strategies for students with special needs.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in conducting informal and formal classroom observations of teachers.
• Assists the site administrator(s) in preparing and administering performance appraisals of classified and certificated staff.
• Assists the site and District administration in key leadership projects including curriculum development, assessments, data analysis, personnel, budgets, and staff development.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the site and/or District administrator(s).

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Requires knowledge of organizational principles and practices.
• Must have knowledge of laws, Board policies, rules, and regulations that pertain to student discipline, attendance, and transfers.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, principles, and practices.
• Requires knowledge of appropriate grade level curricula, resources, and instructional practices.
• Requires knowledge of appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of State testing requirements and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of guidance and counseling objectives, principles, and procedures.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to implement the school instructional program.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, students, parents, and the public contacted in the performance of duties.
• Requires the ability to identify and determine the basic nature of students’ problems and needs, evaluate their relative urgency, and take action to alleviate the problems.
• Must be able to supervise the work of subordinate personnel and develop and conduct appropriate staff development meetings.
• Must be able to conduct informal and formal classroom observations of teachers.
• Must be able to speak clearly to articulate a message to both small and large groups.
• Requires the ability to write effectively to produce letters, documents, and newsletter articles.
• Must be able to assist site and District administration in additional administrative duties related to key leadership projects.

Education and Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated leadership qualities and potential through participation in such activities as school management, student discipline, committee work, and/or special projects outside of the classroom.
• Three years of successful public or private teaching experience and/or equivalent service is required.

Licenses and Certificates

• A valid California K-12 teaching credential.
• A valid Administrative Services Credential.
• A valid California Driver’s License.
• A Master’s Degree is desired.