About this role
The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Itinerant Central Office Resource Teacher – Special Education Assessment Specialist. This opportunity is open to all interested candidates. 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: Special Education Department - 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
• 10 month itinerant assignment supporting multiple school sites. Regular travel to school sites throughout San Diego Unified School District.
Examples of Duties: The Itinerant Central Office Resource Teacher – Assessment Specialist assigned to support Special Education Department is responsible for providing comprehensive academic assessment support to school sites and IEP teams and collaborate with school-site staff, multidisciplinary teams, families, and Special Education Department personnel. They will complete reassessments of students in the District's ESN program who spend more than 50% of the time in a general education setting at elementary school sites to determine if a mild/moderate placement is appropriate. The incumbent will also be expected to:
• Develop and implement individualized assessment plans for students referred for special education services.
• Coordinate with other IEP team members and related service providers to ensure comprehensive assessment of student needs.
• Conduct academic assessments for initial evaluations and triennial reviews.
• Analyze and interpret assessment results to identify student strengths and areas of need. Interpret assessment results and develop educationally relevant recommendations. Review existing data and integrate multiple sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of student needs.
• Prepare comprehensive academic assessment reports that clearly communicate assessment findings and educational recommendations.
• Present assessment results and recommendations during IEP meetings.
• Participate as an active member of multidisciplinary and IEP teams.
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff to support the development of appropriate educational programs and services.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to school-site teams regarding academic assessment practices.
• Support school teams in interpreting assessment data and using information to inform instruction and student programming.
• Collaborate with families and educational staff in reviewing student data and determining educational needs to promote understanding of assessment results and recommendations.
• Schedule and coordinate assessment appointments with school sites, families, and appropriate team members.
• Travel to various school sites throughout the district to conduct assessments and provide consultation regarding assessment results and instructional recommendations.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and documentation.
• Provide professional learning, coaching, and consultation related to academic assessment practices as assigned.
• Contribute to professional learning and capacity-building efforts within the Special Education Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Experience in the following is preferred, but not required:
• Developing and implementing assessment plans for students being considered for special education services.
• Experience conducting comprehensive academic assessments for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Strong understanding of special education assessment practices and educational programming.
• Experience interpreting assessment data and using results to inform instructional recommendations and student programming.
• Five or more years of experience conducting academic assessments and preparing comprehensive assessment reports.
• Presenting assessment results and recommendations to multidisciplinary teams and IEP teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California Special Education Teaching Credential by the closing date of the application deadline. 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.
• In accordance with California Assembly Bill 2534, all applicants for certificated positions must provide a complete employment history. Please adhere to the following:
• List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
• HR Contact Information: In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office (i.e., not your direct supervisor).
Note: These email addresses are required to satisfy the employment verification and background requirements mandated by Education Code section 44939.5.
• 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)
• 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)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application.
Examination Process Click here for a view of the entire screening 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 [email protected]. The San Diego Unified School District communicates information regarding the hiring process via email. Please be aware that the District is not responsible for messages blocked by your email service. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the [email protected] and [email protected] to your safe senders list. 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, [email protected] / Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: (619) 725-7225, [email protected] / 504 Coordinator Eri Nall: (619) 344-6420, [email protected]