Special Education Teacher (Marchus School) #2627-0038R2

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the Teacher, Special Education, Mild/Moderate Support Needs, serves as a member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) team to support the identification, intervention, and education of students with mild/moderate support needs; provides an instructional program for students in the classroom and community-based settings designed to offer students opportunities to participate more fully in home, school and community life; serves as the case manager for assigned students; and provides consultation and training to instructional staff and parents.

The Contra Costa County Office of Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an educational experience that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of academic excellence. The Counseling and Education Program (CEP) at Floyd I. Marchus School in Concord provides special education services and integrated counseling for elementary, middle, and secondary school students who have been identified with significant emotional and behavioral needs.

Students are referred to the CEP from participating school districts of the Contra Costa County Special Education Local Planning Area (SELPA) and neighboring counties and SELPAs. The Marchus CEP is committed to providing an integrated program that fosters healthy social emotional development and academic achievement for students with significant behavioral and social-emotional challenges.

Students will be educated in the least restrictive environment with the aim of transitioning to a less restrictive educational or community setting.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Education and Experience:

• Valid California Teaching Credential or eligibility to be granted a credential or permit authorizing teaching students with mild/moderate support needs in a Special Education setting; English Learner
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree in Special Education, preferred
• Two (2) years teaching in a classroom serving students with mild/moderate support needs, preferred
• Valid California driver's license. Please attach the required attachments to your updated and completed EDJOIN application: Copy of Transcript Credential Copy (Or a letter stating where you are at in the process of obtaining your credential) Letter of Introduction Resume Comments and Other Information The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.