Education Specialist -Mild-Moderate Support Needs Bilingual (Spanish and English)

VOICES COLLEGE BOUND LANGUAGE ACADEMIES•San Jose, CA

1d•$64,446 - $97,299

About The Position

Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 15% age 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every student, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. Role Summary Voices Academies’ Education Specialist (SPED) Teacher will be an inspiring and motivating educator who can work independently. Under the supervision of the Principal and Student Services Manager, the Education Specialist is responsible for the success of students in the primary academic areas (reading, writing, language, and/or math, etc) through implementing Voices approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, classroom teachers, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goal, etc. The Educational Specialist will have the responsibility, in consultation with administration, to design and implement curriculum, develop school-wide instructional strategies, and administer assessments in an effort to best fit the needs of the school's target students. The SPED teacher will be responsible for managing the IEP caseload for students. To achieve our goals, the Education Specialist will implement various instructional strategies and curricula in the following environments: Core classes, Intervention classes, Small group and one-on-one student pull out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
CA Education Education Specialist Credential (Mild to Moderate) or eligible for emergency permit
Valid bilingual authorization (BCLAD or equivalent , BCC, ELD, or LDS, etc.)
Knowledge of subject matter, including California Common Core Standards
Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
Works well in a high pressure environment

Nice To Haves

Can work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrated success in building a dual-immersion curriculum
Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

Responsibilities

Provides educational instruction as outlined in the IEP for identified individuals with exceptional needs and monitors the implementation of the IEP
Provides leadership for ensuring full compliance with legal requirements as prescribed by federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act 1997) and IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act, 2004) and State of California Education Code
Uses the school's data analysis tools to drive instructional practices, re-teaching strategies, and interventions
Responds to student data on a weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis based on student need
Provides accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities for assignments and testing as determined by the IEP team
Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in assigned basic academic subject areas of reading, writing and/or math, etc.
Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment, developing behavior support plans as needed
Plan learning activities appropriate to subject(s), grade level(s), abilities, and cultural background of individual students
Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students which inspire academic achievement and an enthusiasm for learning
Organize classroom systems/procedures/routines and manage student behavior to ensure students are fully engage in learning
Establish a culture of high expectations and college preparation for all students
Develop lesson plans consistent with Voices best practices & guidelines, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
Challenge and accelerate ALL students, no matter at what level they enter the classroom
Develop and evaluate independent study programs
Provides ongoing educational assessments and diagnosis of children for the purpose of identifying special learning problems and coordinates the development of individual instructional plans as appropriate for students identified with special needs
Evaluates students' abilities in basic academics for the purpose of assisting other personnel in the diagnosis of learning disorders, development of remediation plans and/or student progress
Administers standardized achievement tests, interprets results to determine learners' strengths and areas of need for initial, annual and triennial assessments
Drafts and writes professional and compliant IEP's, as well as finalize the data in SEIS (affirm all IEP'S)
Establish procedures to process and place eligible students: develop screening programs in areas of academics and behavior; use data to determine eligibility for special education services; and provide research-based instruction and interventions of increasing intensity of supports to benefit all students
Coordinates referral and assessment procedures and facilitates the coordination of IEP team meetings and the implementation of special education services (Speech, Occupational Therapy, etc.)
Work cooperatively with staff and parents toward resolution of mutual concerns
Participate in daily grade-level meetings and professional development
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of lessons, units, and programs
Identify unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
Participates in various meetings (IEP, SST, Parent conference, In service training, Staff meetings, etc)
Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
Collaborate with parents as educational partners and provides ability awareness as needed
Coordinates special education services with regular school program for each individual with exceptional needs and monitors the implementation of the IEP
Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Voices mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior and teacher compact
Motivate and organize parent involvement and foster strong school morale and academic achievement
Provide students and their families with regular and timely information. Participate in parent conferences and provide regular progress reports as required
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
Represent the school and program to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive and professional image; interact with outside agencies as necessary
Maintain and prepare reports and records regarding student matters as directed
Mentor and co-plan with Associate Teacher; keeping him/her informed of weekly plans and goals and evaluating Associate Teacher
Keep anecdotal records about student behavior and progress for use when generating IEPs and in conferences with parents
Prepares local, state and federal reports, or other documents as may be required for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
Other duties as assigned