Moderate; Central San Diego)

Dehesa Charter School•Escondido, CA

65d•$53,734 - $102,127

About The Position

Education Specialist "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." - Maria Montessori The Education Specialist is a certificated, exempt position with Element Education. The Education Specialist directly reports to the Director of Student Services and the Special Education Program Manager. The Education Specialist is primarily responsible for providing support and guidance to Educational Facilitators and parents of students with special needs. Essential Functions Support Student Learning Evaluate and informally assess special education students upon enrollment and for annual review meetings Develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with special needs, using 5-way test for IEP goal development Initial referrals/Triennial Reviews: Conduct academic assessment using standardized test(s) upon receipt of signed Evaluation Plan Write report of results and submit to School Psychologist and Special Education Program Manager 10 days prior to IEP meetings Participate in eligibility determination as part of IEP team Assist with scheduling IEP meetings with parents and communicate schedule with appropriate personnel including, but not limited to, administrator, school psychologist, academic counselor, related service providers, and Educational Facilitators Track parent signatures on IEPs, scan/upload into SEIS, copy and distribute copies of IEPs to parents/guardians and Educational Facilitators Attend IEP meetings for all students with special needs; Participate in the review and revision of IEPs Coordinate IEP development and preparation by gathering input from providers, Educational Facilitators, and parents Maintain files of enrolled students with active IEPs to ensure confidentiality and security Participate with Educational Facilitator, parent, and other IEP members, in designing instructional program based on students’ IEP goals/objectives and Learning Styles Provide direct individual and/or small-group instruction and services to students (SAI) according to their IEPs Coordinate and collaborate with EFs, parents, and other IEP members regarding implementation of special education students’ instructional program and services Collaborate with related services providers, EFs, instructors, and parents to monitor special education students’ progress towards IEP goals and communicate progress with parents (at report card dates) on a regular basis Respond to telephone calls/email messages from parents, staff, and teachers/tutors regarding special education Submit requests for special education curriculum and supplemental materials (in accordance with students’ IEPs) to Director of Student Services Distribute special education curriculum and supplemental materials to students and staff, as needed; Maintain records of non-consumable items, including technology Assist with parent and staff trainings, as needed Collaborate with Director of Student Services and Special Education Program Manager and participate in SST process, as needed Attend monthly Student Services Department meetings Work virtually, as needed Ensure the safety of students including, but not limited to, assisting in conducting emergency drills and cleaning of workspace Provide information, assistance, consultation, resources, and materials to students with exceptional needs, their parents/guardians, and staff Emphasize at the secondary level on academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life Accountability and General Administration Mentor and supervise Instructional Aides, as needed Maintain student records in accordance with school policies and procedures Manage school resources in accordance with school policies and procedures Return all correspondence, including phone calls and emails, within a timely manner; Be accessible during business hours and respond to administrative needs and inquiries in a timely manner Attend and participate in all required meetings, trainings, and school functions; Promote and participate in creative exchange of ideas Observe confidentiality Public Relations Develop positive relationships with parents and general public associated with the organization Communicate and support the school’s mission, policies, and procedures Represent Element Education and its programs in a positive and professional manner Assist with maintaining a positive and effective work environment; Treat all staff with respect, provide opportunities for participation in decision making, and be responsive to the human needs of staff members Professional and Organizational Development Seek innovative approaches to self-directed learning and formal training Practice reflective observation regularly; Maintain growth mindset In collaboration with the Director of Student Services and the Special Education Program Manager, plan for own career growth and ongoing professional development Understand and contribute to the Organization’s vision, growth, and development Other duties as assigned Maintain a maximum student caseload of twenty-eight (28) students, adjusted for adjunct duties

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Possess a current, Clear or Preliminary, Educational Specialist California Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate; Moderate/Severe)
First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Proof that employee is free of active tuberculosis (i.e. TB risk assessment, TB test, X-ray, etc.)
Successful background clearance
Understanding of Personalized Learning Model
Knowledge of and experience with a wide range of K-12 curriculum in all subject areas
Knowledge of and experience with a wide range of educational philosophies
Ability to manage a home office and flexible schedule
Familiarity and commitment to the mission and educational philosophy of Element Education
Ability to maintain records as directed by supervisor
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding parents, families, and staff
Ability to remotely and/or virtually perform duties and attend meetings, as needed
Ability to exercise emotional maturity in communicating with students, parents, and colleagues
Demonstrate considerable knowledge of technology, Microsoft Office 365 and its applications, and DocuSign
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Use appropriate language, tone, and English usage
Demonstrate good judgement
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships; be approachable and professional
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; be self-motivated and well-organized
Ability to think strategically and independently
Ability to accept responsibility and constructive criticism
Demonstrate willingness to help others and foster a cooperative and positive working environment

Responsibilities

Evaluate and informally assess special education students upon enrollment and for annual review meetings
Develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with special needs, using 5-way test for IEP goal development
Conduct academic assessment using standardized test(s) upon receipt of signed Evaluation Plan
Write report of results and submit to School Psychologist and Special Education Program Manager 10 days prior to IEP meetings
Participate in eligibility determination as part of IEP team
Assist with scheduling IEP meetings with parents and communicate schedule with appropriate personnel including, but not limited to, administrator, school psychologist, academic counselor, related service providers, and Educational Facilitators
Track parent signatures on IEPs, scan/upload into SEIS, copy and distribute copies of IEPs to parents/guardians and Educational Facilitators
Attend IEP meetings for all students with special needs; Participate in the review and revision of IEPs
Coordinate IEP development and preparation by gathering input from providers, Educational Facilitators, and parents
Maintain files of enrolled students with active IEPs to ensure confidentiality and security
Participate with Educational Facilitator, parent, and other IEP members, in designing instructional program based on students’ IEP goals/objectives and Learning Styles
Provide direct individual and/or small-group instruction and services to students (SAI) according to their IEPs
Coordinate and collaborate with EFs, parents, and other IEP members regarding implementation of special education students’ instructional program and services
Collaborate with related services providers, EFs, instructors, and parents to monitor special education students’ progress towards IEP goals and communicate progress with parents (at report card dates) on a regular basis
Respond to telephone calls/email messages from parents, staff, and teachers/tutors regarding special education
Submit requests for special education curriculum and supplemental materials (in accordance with students’ IEPs) to Director of Student Services
Distribute special education curriculum and supplemental materials to students and staff, as needed; Maintain records of non-consumable items, including technology
Assist with parent and staff trainings, as needed
Collaborate with Director of Student Services and Special Education Program Manager and participate in SST process, as needed
Attend monthly Student Services Department meetings
Work virtually, as needed
Ensure the safety of students including, but not limited to, assisting in conducting emergency drills and cleaning of workspace
Provide information, assistance, consultation, resources, and materials to students with exceptional needs, their parents/guardians, and staff
Emphasize at the secondary level on academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life
Mentor and supervise Instructional Aides, as needed
Maintain student records in accordance with school policies and procedures
Manage school resources in accordance with school policies and procedures
Return all correspondence, including phone calls and emails, within a timely manner; Be accessible during business hours and respond to administrative needs and inquiries in a timely manner
Attend and participate in all required meetings, trainings, and school functions; Promote and participate in creative exchange of ideas
Observe confidentiality
Develop positive relationships with parents and general public associated with the organization
Communicate and support the school’s mission, policies, and procedures
Represent Element Education and its programs in a positive and professional manner
Assist with maintaining a positive and effective work environment; Treat all staff with respect, provide opportunities for participation in decision making, and be responsive to the human needs of staff members
Seek innovative approaches to self-directed learning and formal training
Practice reflective observation regularly; Maintain growth mindset
In collaboration with the Director of Student Services and the Special Education Program Manager, plan for own career growth and ongoing professional development
Understand and contribute to the Organization’s vision, growth, and development
Maintain a maximum student caseload of twenty-eight (28) students, adjusted for adjunct duties