Teacher on Special Assignment (TSA) Education Specialist - 1.0 FTE - All District - 26-27 SY

Berkeley Unified School DistrictSee attachment on original job postingEducation & Experience - Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements - Knowledge of The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Compliant IEP practices, and best practices for instructional strategies, modifications and accommodations - Two years successful instructional experience in a special education role - Recent classroom experience with minimum of 4-5 years of teaching experience in special education Desired Qualifications - Ability to deal effectively with a wide-range of constituencies, including parents, professionals as well as outside agencies - Successful experience working with a diverse adult and student population; track record of success in an urban school setting - Skillful in analyzing student assessment data, instructional planning and professional development of teachers - Thorough knowledge of district reporting systems, including SEIS (Special Education) - Experience in group facilitation and conducting professional development for continuous school improvement - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high degree of organization and effective time management - History of successful instruction with educationally and socially underserved communities - Record of positive demeanor and collaborative success - Outstanding and/or Highly Satisfactory Summary Evaluations --- REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Internal & External Applicants: - EdJoin Application - Valid California Teaching Credential: Special Education with Autism - English Learner (EL) Authorization External Applicants must also submit: - 3 Recent Letters of Recommendation - Letter of Interest - Resume All applicants should attach:Refer to the job posting for a list of required skills or if you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the email address listed in the posting.Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements - Knowledge of The Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Compliant IEP practices, and best practices for instructional strategies, modifications and accommodations - Two years successful instructional experience in a special education role - Recent classroom experience with minimum of 4-5 years of teaching experience in special education Desired Qualifications - Ability to deal effectively with a wide-range of constituencies, including parents, professionals as well as outside agencies - Successful experience working with a diverse adult and student population; track record of success in an urban school setting - Skillful in analyzing student assessment data, instructional planning and professional development of teachers - Thorough knowledge of district reporting systems, including SEIS (Special Education) - Experience in group facilitation and conducting professional development for continuous school improvement - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; high degree of organization and effective time management - History of successful instruction with educationally and socially underserved communities - Record of positive demeanor and collaborative success - Outstanding and/or Highly Satisfactory Summary Evaluations --- REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Internal & External Applicants: - EdJoin Application - Valid California Teaching Credential: Special Education with Autism - English Learner (EL) Authorization External Applicants must also submit: - 3 Recent Letters of Recommendation - Letter of Interest - Resume All applicants should attach:* Credential CopyComments and Other InformationTeachers hired on Emergency, Intern, or (STSP/PIP) Credentials have a salary range of $56,369 to $72,749 (Credit given for up to 20 years) Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees' actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030: Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator 2020 Bonar Street, Room 116 Berkeley, CA 94702 Phone: 510-486-9338 Email: nondiscrimination@berkeley.net