STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

Under the direct supervision of the Learning Coach Supervisor, with the Director of Education’s management, the Guest Special Education Teacher, implements and maintains a special education classroom in accordance with their certification and always in regulation with the education codes established by the California State Department of Education.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the California Department of Education State standards and requirements.  
• Responsible for overseeing curriculum provided by the classroom teacher.  
• Implements the students’ Individual Education Plans provided by the teacher (I.E.P.).  
• Manages appropriate school behavior with support from Learning Coaches.  
• Adheres to and enforces all policies and rules governing student behavior using Nurtured Heart, TCI, and other educator training skills.  
• Effectively and professionally communicates with students and staff.  
• Appropriately utilizes assigned classroom Learning Coaches to support classroom and student needs. 
• Provides input on student credit sheets.  
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned.

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Follows agency policy for crisis intervention and management skills.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including, but not limited to, HIPAA, PHI, Mandated Reporter Status & Procedures, Professional Relationships with Youth & Non-Minor Dependents, and all other Federal and State laws.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Practices good judgement and has ability to take initiative.
• Completes assigned program operational tasks in accordance with supervisory directives.
• Effectively communicates with residential and management staff.
• Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for role; with notice to supervisor of planned and unplanned absences in a timely manner.
• Sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Works cooperatively with others in a team-oriented manner.
• Provides and practices trauma-informed care services and modalities with actively using empathy and understanding in treatment of individuals.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s License; personal automobile liability insurance; and a driving record acceptable to Summitview’s insurance carrier.
• Must be willing to present a recent negative Tuberculosis test or be willing to take one. 
• COVID-19 vaccination inclusive of booster doses are encouraged but not required.
• Must be willing to complete and pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) personal background investigation to meet the requirements of the California Department of Education.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required: 

• To talk or hear. 
• To stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste and smell.   
• Is occasionally required to climb or balance.   
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Current Emergency Credential issued by the California Department of Education.
• Previous experience working in a classroom environment or working directly with Special Education students preferred.
• Previous experience working with youth with complex mental health behaviors preferred.

OTHER:

• Employment is on an as-needed basis.
• Position is a per diem role and is not benefit eligible. 

 Updated 09/12/24