Teacher, Social Emotional Academic Learning Specialist / Special Education (2024-2025 School Year)

 
QUALIFICATIONS:        

1. Valid Special Education teaching credential –preliminary or clear required.
2. Successful classroom teaching experience, 2 years or more of classroom
   instruction preferred; or,  4 years of experience working effectively with adolescent at-risk youth
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and to respect
   confidential matters
4. Ability to complete ProAct Crisis Intervention Training within 90 days of employment and willingness
   to maintain certification and adhere to ProAct guidelines

 
REPORTS TO:           Principal, Special Education Program Manager or designee
 
JOB GOAL:                To effectively meet the academic, behavioral, emotional and intensive social skills
                                    needs for children receiving Special Education services in specially designed classrooms
                                    within the District at the SEAL Center.
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Provide academic instruction at grade level and intensive social skills instruction to
   students assigned to specialized programs within the District.
2. Facilitates mainstreaming practices for students who have reached the appropriate
   behavioral level.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning, behavior and
   social skills objectives.
4. Ensures that the program-wide, Intensive Classroom Management system is implemented
   with fidelity.
5. Ability and willingness to work with children with significant social emotional deficits and
   aggressive behaviors.
6. Implements evidence based practices based on BCSD approved Intensive Classroom
   Management Programs. Including the use of Planned Teaching, Effective Praise, Corrective
   Teaching, De-escalation and Contingency Based Reinforcement.
7. Facilitated the acquisition of social/emotional skills for identified students.  Ensure that
   social curriculum is taught daily based on district provided curriculum.
8. Facilitates student goal setting and self-efficacy to develop motivation for learning.
9. Participates in the school Professional Learning Communities as assigned by site administration.
   Develop lesson plans by grade level.
10. Collect, log and graph behavior data on a daily basis
11. Monitor, direct and provide schedules for Paraprofessionals assigned to the classroom.
12. Develops and maintains a system of student data keeping related to the program.
13. Communicates with parents through conferences, IEP’s, and other means to discuss the student’s
    academic and behavioral progress.
14. Confers with students, parents, teachers and other staff as needed.
15. Participates in District, county and state meetings and trainings as needed or directed by site administration.
16. Performs other duties as assigned

 
SALARY:                     $64,399 - $128,149 annually  (185 Day)
                                    (max salary includes educational stipends)  
 
EVALUATION:              Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District’s “Improvement of Professional Services” handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.
 
MINIMUM APPLIATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application along with any required documents listed below must be submitted:

1.       Resume
2.       Two letters of recommendation (dated within a year)     
3.        Evidence of Mild Moderate or Moderate Severe Education Specialist teaching credential

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents.  For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents.  A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted.  All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license.  Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.  Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.
 
The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District.  Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year.  Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time.  Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.
 
Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.
 
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
 
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.  If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at johnstone@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD’s Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.