Education Specialist
About The Position
Fortune School of Education is a mission-driven network of tuition-free public charter schools, non-profit preschools, and teacher preparation programs serving Sacramento and San Bernardino Counties. Its mission is to graduate high-achieving students of good character, prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society. The Education Specialist provides a high-quality instructional program in a small-school environment, builds meaningful relationships with students and families, sets high expectations, and supports students’ preparation for college. The position serves students with individualized special needs and supports their academic, interpersonal, and daily-living development. The Education Specialist develops and maintains IEPs, tracks student goals, conducts IEP meetings within required timelines, and uses progress data to guide instruction. The role also includes adapting lessons to IEP goals, collaborating with families and school or community personnel, managing student behavior, directing instructional support staff, and completing required special education records and reports.
Requirements
- Possess the appropriate California special education teaching credential for the student population and teaching assignment.
- Hold a California special education teaching credential based on a bachelor’s degree and student teaching, or possess a valid intern credential, as applicable under the California Charter School Act of 1992 and the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
- Possess a document issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing authorizing instruction to English Learners, such as an English Learner Authorization or CLAD/BCLAD credential or certificate.
- Have three or more years of experience serving students with special needs.
- Have skills to motivate students, communicate with people from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, and address student needs.
- Have knowledge of relevant special education categories, age-appropriate teaching methods, the state curriculum framework, education code, and applicable laws.
- Be able to maintain records, perform varied specialized and responsible tasks, establish cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and school personnel, and meet scheduling deadlines.
- Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods and perform physical tasks that include lifting, carrying, reaching, and handling.
- Possess the teaching credential appropriate to the instruction level or special education specialty area.
- Obtain criminal justice fingerprint clearance.
- Be able to hear and comprehend speech at normal volumes and use a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain IEPs, quarterly reports, and progress monitoring to measure student goals.
- Collect and report progress-monitoring data for student goals and use data to make instructional decisions that improve outcomes.
- Conduct IEP meetings within mandated timelines.
- Complete quarterly progress reports and mandatory reporting required by state and federal guidelines.
- Complete special education paperwork accurately, in accordance with regulations, and on time.
- Develop and monitor appropriate transition plans for students of transition age.
- Serve as a liaison and resource to Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs).
- Adapt lessons to implement IEP goals and meet students’ special needs.
- Advise parents and legal guardians about student progress and ways to support improvement and classroom goals at home.
- Assess students’ social and academic needs to evaluate student and family requirements, placement, and program success.
- Collaborate with school personnel, agencies, and community organizations to develop or modify programs, address challenges, and plan curriculum.
- Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and student aides to support the school program and individual student needs.
- Instruct students with individualized special needs to develop academic, interpersonal, and daily-living skills.
- Manage student behavior to provide a safe and effective learning environment.
- Prepare teaching materials and reports, including grades, attendance, and anecdotal records.
- Report incidents such as fights or suspected child or substance abuse in accordance with applicable laws and school policies.
- Assist other personnel as required.
- Participate in IEP meetings, conferences, in-service training, site meetings, and other meetings.
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Job Type
Full-time
