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Approved:
06-21-74
DEFINITION
Under direction of the Director, Vocational Education (Career Education),
the resource teacher will work with students, classroom teachers and
principals, paraprofessionals, other specialists, and parents in
designing, implementing, and evaluating the district's vocational
education program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Credential: Possession of a standard teaching credential with
specialization in secondary education, or credential of equivalent
authorization, issued by the California Commission for Teacher Preparation
and Licensing, is required.
and
Education: A bachelor's degree preferably in agriculture, business
education, industrial education or home economics from an approved
institution is required.
and
Experience: A minimum of three years of highly successful
certificated experience in public or private secondary schools in a
vocational subject area. Additionally, he/she shall meet all
requirements of the "California State Plan for Vocational
Education," including not less than two years of work experience
other than teaching. Must have excellent knowledge of particular
subject matter area. Must have demonstrated leadership, creative
ability and organizational skills. Must be able to related well with
other teachers.
TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Informs
and advises the Director of Vocational Education (Career Education),
and other appropriate administrators on vocational education program
development.
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Assists
in curriculum development activities and coordination related to
vocational education.
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Communicates
with pupils, parents, and staff regarding vocational education.
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Assists
in scheduling and coordinating in-service education workshops for
vocational education students.
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Assists
teachers in developing effective teaching techniques and efficient
classroom management.
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Encourages
their attendance at demonstrations, workshops, and professional
conferences.
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Serves
as a resource person to teachers by preparing and sending out lesson
packets and displaying them.
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Assists
in vocational education (career education) public relations and
promotion in the community through organization meetings, speeches,
news media, etc.
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Supports
and promotes vocational education youth activities.
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Assists
in developing vocational education programs for disadvantaged persons
and persons with handicaps.
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Assists
in developing Regional Occupational Programs.
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Is
a member of the vocational education steering committee and advisory
committees.
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Performs
other duties as assigned by the Director, Vocational Education (Career
Education).
WORK
SCHEDULE AND SALARY
A
Resource Specialist serves on the days schools are in session plus
required non-teaching service days, and is placed on the teachers' salary
schedule according to his/her training and experience.
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