Education Specialist / Special Education
Sunrise Middle School•San Jose, CA
75d
About The Position
The special education teacher will teach students with disabilities in the four core classes (English language arts, math, history, and science) at a small charter middle school catering to the whole child. Most of the learning takes place in the general classroom setting, with some students in a small group setting when necessary. This position is full-time.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and CBEST
- Ability to work with students with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges
- Belief that all students can succeed and a growth mindset
- Ability to motivate students who may have become discouraged
- Competence in all core subject areas
- Desire to be part of a larger community that teaches the whole child
- Willingness to be flexible
- Resume
- 1-2 letters of reference
Nice To Haves
- Special Education credential (mild to moderate)
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Assists with the special education needs at a school of 300 students.
- Facilitates IEP meetings with parents, students, teachers, and other specialists
- Writes compliant IEP for students with disabilities using SEIS and works with them to achieve their goals and make significant gains
- Assesses students for learning disabilities for initial and triennial IEPs and administers standardized assessments while following testing accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs/504s
- Maintains special education records
- Co-teaches with general education teachers and aides in the classroom and to maintain the accommodations and modifications of students with disabilities
- Maintains open communication with general education teachers, staff, and parents about progress of students
- Tutors students and works with student groups in a supportive, nurturing, respectful and helpful manner
- Works with students with learning and/or behavioral differences
- Uses a wide variety of instructional materials, both digital and non-digital. Prepares for and assists with various classroom curriculums
- Assists in the preparation of graphic and written teaching materials
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and trainings
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Ensuring full compliance with legal requirements under state and federal special education laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
