Special Education - Education Specialist

Job Details Special Education - Education Specialist

Job Description

Position Title: Special Education - Education Specialist Reports To: Director or Program Lead (or designee) FLSA Status: Exempt School Classification: Certificated Pay Range: Based on the range of the program hiring Work Schedule: 189 -224 days Location: Onsite/Remote Office Position Summary: Has knowledge and expertise in special education. School staff will rely on the Education Specialist to provide consultation and educational services within the area of special education.

• This position contributes to Elite Academic Academy’s instructional program and supports student academic success through instruction, curriculum development, student support, and/or educational program implementation. This role performs creditable service as defined by CalSTRS and aligns with the organization’s mission to provide innovative, student-centered learning experiences.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
• Case manage students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Conduct educational assessment related to students’ access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals.
• Provide instruction and special education support to individuals with disabilities including specific learning disabilities, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, serious emotional disturbance, and authorizes service in grades TK–12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22 across a continuum of program options available.
• Write IEPs, schedule IEP meetings.
• Consult with various school team members, parents, and outside service providers; coordinate IEP services as needed.
• Plan programs, coordinate curricular resources, and evaluate effectiveness of programs for individuals with exceptional needs.
• Participate in staff and program development related to the special methods and approaches of providing special education services.
• Perform duties as assigned.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold a valid, current, California state Education Specialist Instruction Credential Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe for teaching staff. A copy of Teaching Credential to be provided and kept current.
• Experience in:
• Instruction/curriculum/student support/assessments
• Personalized or non-traditional learning environments (preferred)
• State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.
• Proof of a clear TB Tine test dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Familiarity with the CA Common Core State Standards.
• An enthusiasm for curriculum development to support a young and growing school program.
• Core academic subject competence must be:
• EXAM: Pass a subject matter examination approved by the CCTC in each subject taught or
• COURSEWORK:

In each core area taught complete a:

• A) CCTC approved subject matter program, or
• B) Major, or
• C) Major equivalent, (32 semester units or the equivalent) or
• D) Graduate degree or

ADVANCED CERTIFICATION: National Board Certification in the core area OR HOUSSE: Complete California’s High Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation

• Must have strong math knowledge and math skills in the areas of General/Basic Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus in addition to a general knowledge of other subjects (English, Science, History, etc).
• Must have strong computer skills including word processing, entering data into a database, Internet, electronic mail, and other digital literacy skills
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance as required by California law.

Requirements/Experience:

• Reside in the state of California
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge
• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and time-management skills
• Excellent writ

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