Project Resource Teacher (Intern Support Provider- Education Specialist)

This opportunity is open to current San Diego Unified Tenured Teachers.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Educator and Leader Growth and Development 4100 Normal Street, Wing C, San Diego, CA 92103
• Experience in special education settings; at least two years of service at a priority staffing school preferred; experience providing support for new teachers; site based leadership experience; knowledge of coaching strategies and working with adult learners preferred, experience and strategies for ELL instruction.
• Job Title: Special Education Intern Support Provider- ESN and/or Mild/Moderate Support Needs mentors and coaches intern teachers assigned to ESN and/or M/M settings in schools throughout the district, following the guidelines established by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Through a reflective coaching model, the intern support provider offers intensive, individualized support designed to facilitate new teacher growth and student achievement in an urban school setting. The intern support provider mentors, coaches, and guides the intern teacher in fulfilling all professional teaching responsibilities to include implementing district initiatives, curriculum, policies, and reforms. The intern support provider facilitates intern teacher communication and collaboration with district staff and related service providers as applicable. Additionally, the intern support provider collaborates with university supervisors, site administrators, and school staff to facilitate a productive experience for the intern teacher.
• This application requires you to respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. These questions are identified below in the Application Process - Letter of Introduction section.

Examples of Duties:

The Project Resource Teacher assigned to support Educator and Leader Growth and Development is responsible for providing ongoing guidance and assistance to interns at school sites in:

• Development and implementation of assessment, teaching and classroom management strategies and materials.
• Selection and provision of appropriate instructional materials, accommodations, adaptations, and modifications to provide access to instructional programs for students with extensive and/or mild moderate disabilities.
• Development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Transition Plans (TPs) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) that comply with federal and state regulations.
• Collaboration with parents, service providers, district staff and community representatives and other professionals to conduct effective IEP, TP, and/or IFSP meetings.
• Use of district online platforms and integrated technology for communication, record keeping, and instructional purposes.
• Daily and weekly planning and co-teaching as applicable.
• Mastery of the California Teaching Performance Expectations.
• Completing a teaching performance assessment (CalTPA or edTPA).
• Promote reflection and improve intern teacher practice through a reflective coaching model: preconference, lesson observation and post conference.
• Maintain Weekly Outlook Calendar to include site specific appointments, department professional development, and intern program meetings.
• Participate in ongoing support provider training with Educator and Leader Growth and Development (Teacher Prep and Support and Growth and Development Departments); in addition to keeping current through attendance and participation in district professional learning.
Work as a collaborative member of a professional team within the Educator and Leader Growth and Development Department (Teacher Prep and Support and Growth and Development Departments), with other central office departments and out at sites when applicable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Qualified applicants must have a minimum of five years successful teaching experience in special education settings; at least two years of service at a priority staffing school preferred; experience providing support for new teachers; site based leadership experience; knowledge of coaching strategies and working with adult learners preferred, experience and strategies for ELL instruction. Must be Current Contracted Tenured Teacher in district to apply.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Mild/Mod, Extensive Support Needs and/or Early Childhood Special Education

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• • A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
  • Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions
• • The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a certificated position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school (also known as a Local Education Agency (LEA)) with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. The District may contact current and former LEAs at any time during the application screening process.

• Contact information for three professional references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process of this recruitment. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
  
• Attach required documents (PDF format recommended)
  • Cover Letter
  • • To be considered for this position, you must respond to the following position-specific questions in your Letter of Introduction and attach it to your submitted online application.
    • • QUESTION 1: Discuss your experience working as an Educational Specialist.
      • QUESTION 2: Please describe your experiences leading and/coaching new teachers or colleagues.
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • • To be considered for this position, you must submit a letter of recommendation from current supervisor and attach it to your submitted online application.
• • Credential
    • Valid California Teaching Credential is required.
    • A copy of your valid California Credential, or equivalent out-of-state credential, MUST be attached to your submitted online application .
    • Detailed instructions to view and print California credential(s) may be found on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at this LINK . For other states, please visit the state educator license/credential website.

• Additional documents (optional)
• • Resume
  • Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

Examination Process

The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional References will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email jobs@sandi.net .

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment, contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: (619) 725-7225, erico1@sandi.net / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, award2@sandi.net / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, enall@sandi.net