Elementary Special Education Specialist
About The Position
The Elementary Special Education Specialist provides high-quality instruction that recognizes and values each student, supports the mission and values of American Indian Model Schools (AIMS), and advocates for students with identified needs to access and progress in the program. The role supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth and individualized education. The specialist teaches K–12 curriculum to support progress toward IEP goals, plans and monitors specialized instruction and services, and works with general education teachers, families, aides, and other service providers. The position also includes coordinating and conducting IEP-related work, maintaining student records, and ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- California Educational Specialist credential in Mild/Moderate, or ability to obtain an Intern Education Specialist credential.
- CLAD/BCLAD credential.
- At least 3 years of successful experience working as an Education Specialist in an inclusive setting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions.
Responsibilities
- Direct instructional aides to support an effective classroom program and individual student needs.
- Teach K–12 curriculum and provide direct specialized instruction to support students’ IEP goals and objectives.
- Schedule student services and coordinate support for students.
- Participate in and coordinate meetings in compliance with 504, IEP, and IDEA regulations; conduct IEP meetings.
- Review, process, and maintain special education files in compliance with state and federal laws, board policies, and administrative guidelines.
- Consult and collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies to ensure appropriate service delivery.
- Seek and participate in professional development and professional learning communities to stay current on special education guidelines and research-based practices.
- Support transportation for students with disabilities or serve as the point person for transportation services as needed.
- Work with school leadership to develop action plans supporting students’ continued learning and growth.
- Collaborate with general education teachers on strategies for supporting students with disabilities and implementing IEPs in general education classrooms.
- Maintain service logs and progress records, and document progress toward objectives and learning goals in relevant developmental areas.
- Coordinate special-needs evaluation and testing with speech teachers, psychologists, and other service providers; communicate with parents about student progress and conduct.
- Administer and score individual and group tests to assess student levels and progress toward IEP goals.
- Supervise implementation of accommodations for state assessments.
- Promote high expectations and monitor students’ participation in learning environments to support safe, positive experiences.
- Support an inclusive learning environment that respects students and families from diverse backgrounds and accommodates varied learning modalities.
- Tutor individual students and small groups, reinforcing language and reading concepts.
- Help classroom teachers adapt classroom work and modify general education curriculum to support student engagement and learning.
- Plan, implement, and supervise specialized academic instruction; monitor student progress and adjust supports and services as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
