Ed Specialist/Special Education - MMSN/ESN
About The Position
The Education Specialist works under the direction of the Director of Student Support and reports to the School Director and/or designee. In close collaboration with the classroom Facilitator, the specialist supports students in a general education classroom and provides specialized instruction to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The role includes building effective relationships with IEP team members and creatively supporting students’ educational needs in a full-inclusion learning environment. The Education Specialist plans, develops, implements, and manages IEPs; provides academic instruction and supports social, emotional, and educational objectives; monitors and documents learner progress; and collaborates with families, facilitators, administrators, and the Care Team. The role also includes adapting curriculum and instruction, implementing inclusive co-teaching practices, providing crisis intervention when needed, and supporting a safe and effective classroom environment. This position requires ongoing professional learning, collaboration, initiative, integrity, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. Essential functions include communication, primarily sedentary work with sitting and standing, moving objects up to 50 pounds, possible travel between worksites, working outdoors in varying weather, making timely decisions, reading and analyzing documentation and data, professional writing, public speaking, and navigating high-stress situations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, including all courses required to meet credential requirements.
- Credential(s) required for the assignment by state and local governing boards.
- Appropriate California special education licensure and required credentials, including AAAS (Added Autism Authorization).
- Successful completion of a student-teaching or internship program.
- Experience educating students with special needs.
- 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 for students assessed and identified with a disability.
- Provide academic instruction to students in accordance with their IEPs and develop appropriate social, emotional, and educational objectives.
- Case manage and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect learner progress toward annual goals.
- Confer and collaborate with IEP Teams, including parents, facilitators, administrators, and the Care Team, to monitor progress and discuss updates or needed changes.
- Consult with IEP team members about learner progress and services.
- Collaborate with general education facilitators to develop teaching strategies and adapt or modify activities, lessons, curriculum, and projects for students in a full-inclusion learning environment.
- Monitor, evaluate, and document learner progress using appropriate measurements and assessment devices.
- Maintain regular communication with parents by providing support, coaching, and understanding.
- Carry out classroom rules and procedures to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment.
- Maintain current knowledge of special education best practices and trends.
- Implement inclusive practices through co-teaching models.
- Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
- Establish a classroom climate that promotes fairness, respect, social development, and responsibility.
- Use necessary educational technology and computer applications.
- Participate in the Student Study Team process and recommend interventions for the assigned grade level.
- Collaborate with facilitators and the Care Team to provide accommodations and differentiate instruction to meet learner needs.
- Take initiative and responsibility for assigned work and contribute to a collaborative, team-based, innovative environment.
- Support team growth, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
- Approach challenges with a human-centered, creative mindset and work toward solutions.
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, ethical behavior, and social responsibility.
- Represent iLEAD and the school positively and professionally in interactions and communications.
- Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through professional development and other learning activities.
- Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
