Education Specialist, Mild/Moderate (SPED Teacher)- The Journey School (Moreno Valley)

REAL Journey Academies•Moreno Valley, CA

7d•$61,000 - $85,072•Onsite

About The Position

REAL Journey Academies (RJA) is a nonprofit charter school management organization focused on increasing college entrance and graduation rates for underserved students in the Inland Empire and revitalizing communities through education and supportive partnerships. The Education Specialist provides an educational program for an assigned caseload of students with specific learning disabilities or behavioral, physical, neurological, or emotional needs that prevent them from succeeding in a general education classroom without accommodations or assistance. The role delivers individualized instruction and support, develops and monitors Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), collaborates with families and education professionals, and coordinates services to support students’ progress. The position is located at The Journey School in Moreno Valley, California, and is full-time.

Requirements

Possess a valid California internship, Level I, or Level II Education Specialist credential in Mild/Moderate.
Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide effective instruction and support in areas related to specific student disabilities.
Be able to work with core curriculum and locate relevant core curriculum content.
Coordinate curricular areas to help establish an integrated program for each student.
Work with teachers daily to develop and maintain teamwork and communication.
Use effective and appropriate communication with students, parents, staff, agencies, and community members.
Work with students with exceptional needs.
Modify core curriculum and implement appropriate teaching strategies.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects requiring up to 10 pounds of force.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, and reach occasionally or frequently for extended periods.
Occasional computer work, including typing.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success teaching students from educationally underserved areas.
Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized instruction and support to students with identified special needs.
Develop IEPs in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements and RJA guidelines.
Monitor student data and progress toward IEP goals and adjust plans when needed.
Analyze assessment results to inform instruction and IEP development.
Consult and collaborate with staff, parents, and outside agencies to ensure appropriate service delivery and due-process compliance.
Provide parents and general education teachers with consultation, resource information, and materials concerning students with exceptional needs.
Consult with general education teachers about accommodations specified in IEPs and clarify their roles and responsibilities in carrying them out.
Provide general education teachers with a summary of each IEP for students on an active IEP.
Schedule and facilitate IEP team meetings in accordance with applicable requirements and RJA guidelines.
Teach students toward the goals and objectives in their IEPs.
Provide co-teaching and instructional support in general education settings as specified in student IEPs.
Provide individual and small-group instruction inside and outside the general education environment as specified in student IEPs.
Coordinate services to ensure an effective and cohesive teaching and learning program for each student on the caseload.
Maintain and apply knowledge of current special education laws, regulations, and RJA policies, as well as identified best practices.
Use the Special Education Information System (SEIS) online database effectively.
Maintain student records as required by law, regulations, and RJA policies and procedures.
Prepare reports for the school, RJA, county, state, or federal agencies as requested.
Carry out other appropriate responsibilities as assigned.