Special Education - Education Specialist (mild-moderate)
About The Position
This role involves supporting the instructional program for students with special needs, providing information and consultant services to staff and parents, conducting ongoing student assessment and evaluation, and collaborating with regular classroom teachers. The specialist will promote and support the school's Student Study Team (SST) and provide support across all content areas. Key responsibilities include developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), evaluating students to identify needs, coordinating services for efficient instruction, supporting student progress towards goals, and consulting with staff, parents, and agencies to ensure appropriate service delivery and due process. The role requires instructional skills in English Language Arts, math, and algebra, and attendance at SELPA training meetings as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Special Education Credential or in the credentialing process
- Mathematical Skills: Mastery of basic math and Algebra
- Technology Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, communicate via email, Google Docs Knowledge
- Ability to transport and carry 25lbs of materials/equipment to service and evaluate students
- Develop and implement an IEP
- Knowledge of common core standards
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience preferred
- Reasoning Ability: Able to initiate tasks, plan, and problem solve
- Personal Qualities: Reliable, team player, flexible
Responsibilities
- Support for the instructional program for students with special needs
- Provide pertinent information and consultant services to staff members and parents
- Conduct ongoing student assessment and evaluation
- Ongoing planning with regular classroom teachers
- Promote and support the school Student Study Team/SST
- Support students in all content areas
- Develop educational plans (IEPs) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students
- Evaluate students for the purpose of identifying student needs
- Coordinate services to students for the purpose of ensuring efficient instructions and an effective cohesive program
- Support students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives
- Consult/collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process
- Provide instruction in the areas of English language Arts, math, and algebra
- Attend SELPA training meetings as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
