Education Specialist 26/27 School Year Pool

The Cottonwood School • El Dorado Hills, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level