Education Specialist (Mild-Moderate) Long Term Sub (26-27SY)

Lighthouse Community Public Schools•Oakland, CA

10d•$71,596 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Community Public Schools (LCPS) is seeking a talented Education Specialist (Mild-Moderate) long-term substitute for the 26-27 school year. LCPS is an educational movement focused on disrupting inequities and providing exceptional educational opportunities. They operate two high-achieving TK-12 public charter schools in East Oakland, serving over 1,600 students with a mission to prepare diverse students for college, careers, and to be lifelong changemakers. The ideal candidate will be an anti-racist educator committed to educational justice, student-centered learning, data analysis, and fostering a growth mindset.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S.
Appropriate California Teaching Credential or commitment and verified ability to acquire one (must supply unofficial transcripts to verify eligibility if do not have a valid license in CA or another state or country).
Valid Certificate of Clearance verifying professional fitness for all CA teachers of record (if have never held a COC must obtain one before can be fully hired and cleared to start).
Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards, student-centered, mastery-based learning, curriculum planning, and data analysis.
2+ years teaching urban youth with transformational results.
Familiarity navigating educational platforms.
Experience teaching in a progressive school model.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to common core state standards and/or alternate curriculum standards.
Ensure students are at the center of their own learning and deeply engaged in ways that foster agency, self-direction, and independence.
Regularly collaborate with other specialists, including outside providers, and general education teachers for IEP implementation, co-planning, and co-teaching.
Oversee, teach, and implement a student’s behavior intervention plan, including gathering and analyzing relevant data.
Demonstrate knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its influences on the special education program.
Facilitate IEP meetings and ensure IEPs are designed for educational benefit.
Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations.
Provide daily oversight of paraprofessional support, including staff schedules and IEP service implementation.
Communicate with caregivers on a frequent basis regarding their child’s progress and educational planning.
Administer standardized academic assessments, write reports, and share information at IEP meetings.
Utilize, collect, and analyze rigorous, student-engaged assessments (formative and summative) to identify and address students’ areas of growth and mastery.
Grow and contribute as an educator, colleague, learner, and community member, including engaging in professional development.
If teaching high school, coordinate the development and implementation of a student’s Individualized Transition Plan.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.