Education Specialist: Homeschool
About The Position
The Homeschool Education Specialist partners with families to deliver personalized, standards-aligned instruction in a flexible homeschool setting. The role combines instructional leadership, compliance oversight, and community engagement to support student success. The specialist develops individualized learning plans, monitors student progress, supports parents as primary instructors, and ensures students complete five core subjects per semester in grades TK–5. The position maintains student records and attendance documentation, supports IEP meetings and accommodations, administers state-mandated assessments, and follows truancy procedures. It also serves as the primary liaison for homeschool families during school hours, provides onboarding and ongoing guidance, and organizes or attends homeschool events, field trips, quarterly meetings, and community events. The specialist collaborates with school staff, participates in meetings and professional development, completes required training, and contributes to school improvement initiatives. Additional duties include managing instructional funds and learning materials, responding to communications within 24 business hours, maintaining confidentiality, following California child abuse and neglect reporting laws, and traveling locally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
- Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization.
- Knowledge of graduation requirements and curriculum planning.
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom, SIS, and online learning platforms, including SchoolsPLP and Edmentum.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license and insurance for local travel.
- DOJ fingerprint clearance.
- Completion of required internal training.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in homeschool or independent study settings.
Responsibilities
- Develop individualized learning plans aligned with state standards and student needs.
- Conduct bi-weekly Learning Period meetings to review progress and adjust instruction.
- Provide academic support through synchronous virtual instruction and in-person check-ins.
- Monitor student mastery and engagement to assign grades and guide pacing.
- Support parents as primary instructors by modeling effective teaching strategies.
- Ensure students in grades TK–5 complete five core subjects per semester and monitor progress regularly.
- Maintain Learning Logs, AWRs, Engagement Logs, and work samples.
- Take attendance based on work completion and submit documentation each Learning Period.
- Upload and label student work samples in the student information system for audit readiness.
- Prepare for and participate in IEP meetings and ensure accommodations are met.
- Proctor SBAC, CAST, ELPAC, and Exact Path assessments.
- Follow SARB procedures for truancy and maintain communication logs in the student information system.
- Serve as the primary liaison for homeschool families during school hours.
- Host onboarding meetings and present Welcome Letters with contact information and expectations.
- Communicate regularly with families through Remind, email, and Google Meet.
- Organize and attend homeschool events, at least three field trips, and quarterly in-person meetings.
- Represent Taylion at two community events annually.
- Guide families through curriculum, resources, and school policies.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and Friday professional development sessions.
- Complete required training modules, Quizlets, and compliance videos.
- Collaborate with counselors, facilitators, and administrators to support student success.
- Contribute to WASC committees and school improvement initiatives.
- Maintain internal communication through Gmail and Google Chat.
- Respond to all communications within 24 business hours.
- Manage instructional funds and distribute learning materials.
- Follow California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting laws and maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.
- Travel locally as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
