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Windsor Unified School District Nondiscrimination in Employment Statement
The Governing Board is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Job Summary
**$5000 Bonus, $2500 to be paid June 2025 and $2500 to be paid June 2026**
ALL YEARS OF SERVICE HONORED/GRANTED
FREE CHILDCARE AND FREE PRESCHOOL FOR EMPLOYEES
(EACH MEMBER OVER .8 IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE CHILDCARE IF STUDENT IS ENROLLED IN THE DISTRICT)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 5 PAID PD DAYS A YEAR
STIPENDS: BILINGUAL ($800), MASTERS ($1,000), PHD ($1,000), NBCERT ($1,000) PAID INDUCTION FOR TEACHERS & ADMIN
Job Description / Essential Elements:
WINDSOR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Special Education Teacher Pre-K - 13
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of site and program administrator (Special Education Director), provides a program of education for students who are mild to severely handicapped. Employee implements an instructional program which allows each student to achieve his/her individual education program objectives. Employee demonstrates extensive knowledge and practical application of behavioral principles, practices, methods and strategies applicable to students with severe handicaps, including behavior analysis and classroom management based on positive reinforcement. Employee demonstrates extensive knowledge in the area of standards-based instruction and utilizes a wide variety of instructional strategies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are typical duties and examples of responsibilities for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed below.
Provide assessment and diagnostic procedures for the student
Develop Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each student in
consultation with the IEP team
Provide a wide variety of instructional strategies to meet student
needs
Work as a member of a trans-disciplinary team for planning and
implementing data based instructional programs
Implement, develop or revise instructional materials which
correspond with each student's IEP
Provide direct instruction and service to students
Develop clear lesson plans, utilize instructional materials and
provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt
the curriculum to the needs of each pupil's IEP
Monitor student progress as it relates to established IEPs
Utilize computers and software programs to communicate with
stakeholders and to enhance the learning environment
Monitor student progress utilizing electronic media and software
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior and safety
needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the
classroom
Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with
students, teachers, staff, parents and other agencies
Provide information and support to parents and families when
appropriate
Maintain accurate reports, records and files on individual students
Assist in identifying, developing and implementing appropriate use
of resources for instructional applications
Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all students, adhering
to all applicable laws, codes and policies
Create a functional and attractive environment for learning through
the displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
Maintain professional competence through inservice in education
activities provided by the District and/or self-selected professional
growth activities
Perform basic attendance accounting, record keeping, special
education paperwork and other necessary paperwork
Participate cooperatively with the site administrator to mutually
develop the system by which he/she will be evaluated in
conformance with the District's uniform guidelines for evaluations
and assessment
Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals as needed
Perform duties as assigned within the grade-level or site
Maintain student confidentiality
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE OF AND ABILITY TO:
Collaborate and help implement a behavior plan with modification
and emphasis on positive reinforcement
Comply with laws, codes and regulations as they relate to special
education
Maintain interagency relationships and effective methods of
program coordination
Apply the principles of behavior analysis and behavior modification
with an emphasis on positive reinforcement to the delivery of
instruction
Provide instructional methodology which results in student
success and the achievement of IEP goals and objectives
Develop task and activity analyses which correspond with each
student's IEP
Write performance objectives which are measurable, observable
and verifiable
Communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both
oral and written form
Maintain and improve professional skills and knowledge
Be flexible and receptive to change
EDUCATION:
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in
special education
Masters degree with an emphasis in special education preferred
ELL certification (ie: CLAD or BCLAD)
Meet the federal standards for a Highly Qualified Teacher
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or manipulate object, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Requirements / Qualifications
GROW YOUR CAREER IN WINDSOR!
COME BE A PART OF A SUPPORTIVE EDUCATIONAL CULTURE WITH GRADE-LEVEL SCHOOLS, A DUAL-IMMERSION SPANISH- LANGUAGE CHARTER, A BIG PICTURE LEARNING HIGH SCHOOL, AND A COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL WITH AN INNOVATIVE SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITY MODEL
Education Specialist for Windsor Unified School District, Moderate/Severe credential required. Full time **$5000 Bonus, $2500 to be paid June 2025 and $2500 to be paid June 2026**
- Copy of Transcript (Postgraduate transcripts)
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three)
- Other (CSET Results)
- Resume
Comments and Other InformationWINDSOR IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SONOMA COUNTY. OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENJOYS CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE PACIFIC COASTLINE, RUSSIAN RIVER RECREATIONAL AREAS, WINE COUNTRY, AND IS ONLY A SHORT DRIVE TO SAN FRANCISCO. EXCELLENT SCHOOLS, SAFE ENVIRONMENT, FAMILY-FRIENDLY SMALL TOWN ATMOSPHERE AND A CHARMING DOWNTOWN MAKE WINDSOR THE JEWEL OF THE NORTH BAY.