Education Specialist 26/27 School Year Pool
About The Position
About The Cottonwood School The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation. Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities. Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity. At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Special Education, this position will provide instruction, assessment, and program planning for special education students with identified special educational needs. The fundamental purpose of this position is to adapt the content, methodology, and delivery of instruction to meet the needs of an eligible child and ensure the student’s access to the general curriculum and rigorous educational standards adopted by the School and the State.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- English Learner (EL) Authorization
- Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools)
- AB 2534 Verification
- Background Clearance
- Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test)
- I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required)
- Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for School Employees
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an independent study or charter school setting
- Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction
- Bridge Authorization
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction, assessment, and program planning for special education students with identified special educational needs.
- Adapt the content, methodology, and delivery of instruction to meet the needs of an eligible child.
- Ensure the student’s access to the general curriculum and rigorous educational standards adopted by the School and the State.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision coverage
- Life & Disability insurance
- 403(b) and 457(b) plans (with matching available for certain classifications)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care
- Paid Time Off and sick leave benefits (for certain classifications and eligible staff)
- pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
