Special Education Online Resource Teacher Full-time Limited Term

About the role

This role involves on-site teaching, offering a vibrant, in-person learning experience. A Special Education Online Resource Teacher provides individualized support and instruction to students with diverse learning needs in a virtual environment. They collaborate closely with general education teachers, families, and support staff to develop and implement personalized education plans (IEPs), ensuring that accommodations and modifications are effectively integrated into online learning platforms. These educators use a variety of digital tools and strategies to engage students, monitor progress, and foster academic and social-emotional growth. Their role is essential in promoting equity and access, helping students overcome barriers to learning while building confidence and independence.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with Common Core State Standards and is consistent with IEP instructions as needed.
• Designs and implements the components of an effective lesson for instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards.
• Designs coherent, differentiated, instruction and student assessments aligned with Common Core State Standards at the appropriate instructional level for the student.
• Provide appropriate instructions, modifications, adaptations, and implements Individual Education Plans (IEP) in an organized, systematic, and meaningful manner.
• Analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Demonstrates mastery of content and pedagogy, knowledge of students and resources, typical developmental patterns of student, and characteristics of students with disabilities.
• Sets instructional outcomes for diverse learners.
• Create an environment of respect and rapport while developing a climate that promotes positive learning conditions.
• Maintains a positive, orderly, safe, accessible and academically focused learning, resource-rich environment.
• Manages classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Demonstrates cultural competency.
• Communicates learning expectations to students.
• Engages students in learning.
• Utilizes discussion and questioning techniques.
• Embeds assessment in instruction.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and accommodations to assist students with disabilities to access curriculum.
• Collaborates effectively with other service staff in providing student instruction.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Special Education from an accredited institution.
• Valid California Teaching Credential in Special Education.
• Experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards and IEPs.
• Ability to use a variety of digital tools and strategies to engage students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in creating and implementing personalized education plans (IEPs).
• Ability to analyze student progress and ensure assessment regulations are followed.
• Experience in fostering academic and social-emotional growth.

Skills

• Strong instructional planning and delivery skills.
• Ability to adapt lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and platforms.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage classroom procedures and student behavior.
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
• Experience with data analysis and progress monitoring.
• Familiarity with applied behavior analytic strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend availability for parent conferences and meetings.