Student Support- Ed Specialist MM, Hybrid

iLEAD California Charters • Lancaster, CA

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About The Position

Reporting to the School Director and under the direction of the Director of Student Support, the Education Specialist will work in close collaboration with the classroom Facilitator supporting all students in a general education classroom. Within this framework, s/he will work directly with students that have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The Education Specialist will provide specialized instruction for students in accordance with the IEP and build effective relationships with all members of the IEP team. The Education Specialist is encouraged to be a creative innovator that inspires and supports all education needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements.
• Credential(s) to meet the requirement of the assignment as established by state and local governing boards.
• Appropriate Special Education licensure and required credentials in the state of California, including AAAS (Added Autism Authorization).
• Successful completion of a student-teaching/internship program is mandatory.
• Experience in educating special needs students.
• Proven effective classroom and learner behavior management skills.
• Knowledge of current special education practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of state, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education.
• Knowledge of current special education technology applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and implement IEPs collaboratively with an IEP Team when necessary for students assessed and identified with a disability.
• Provide specific academic instruction for students with services established and documented on a students' IEP, and develop appropriate social, emotional and education objectives for each student.
• Case manage and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect learner’s progress toward meeting annual goals.
• Confer and collaborate with IEP Teams (parents, facilitators, administrators and Care Team) to monitor and discuss updates and needed changes if appropriate.
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect learner’s progress and goals.
• Consult with IEP team members to discuss learner’s progress and services.
• Design collaboratively with General Education Facilitators (Teachers)/Education facilitators appropriate teaching strategies for their student body, adapting and modifying activities, lessons, curriculum and projects to meet the needs of all students in a full-inclusion learning environment.
• Monitor, evaluate and document each learner's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices.
• Maintain regular communication with parents by providing support, coaching and understanding.
• In accordance with classroom norms, carry out and enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures for maintaining a safe, secure and effective learning environment.
• Maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends.
• Implement iLEAD’s inclusive practices to allow a safe, secure and effective learning environment through co-teaching models.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Establish a climate that promotes fairness, respect, social development, and responsibility.
• Utilize necessary educational technology and computer applications.
• Participate in the Student Study Team (SST) process and recommend interventions for your assigned grade level.
• Collaboration with facilitator and CARE Team to provide accommodations and differentiate to meet learner needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees