Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate K-8

This position is for our candidate pool for future openings.

OVERVIEW:

Under the immediate direction of the Directors of Special Education, provide comprehensive specialized academic services to students in a school setting based on Individualized Education Program, addressing their unique needs and supporting their participation in educational activities. Provides consultation and support for school site teams who have special needs students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education classrooms for the majority of their school day; Perform other related functions as required.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Essentia l functions include but are not limit ed to the following:

Case management of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including the development and monitoring of goals, interventions and services

Assists general education teachers and special education support staff in adapting curriculum for special needs students, and provides modified curriculum and resources as needed by school site teams

Creates schedules to ensure all specialized academic instructional minutes are being met

Meets all IEP deadlines: progress reports, addendum IEPs, annual IEPs, triennials and initial IEPs

Collaborates with related service providers (i.e. SLP, OT, etc.), as needed, in order to develop and/or update student IEPs

Provides meeting invitations for all types of IEP meeting and communicates with parents and/guardians

Attends IEP’s and staff/parent meetings of students with special needs in general education classrooms, as requested

Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support academic achievement in the general education setting

Conducts ongoing training for regular and special education teachers and instructional assistants regarding inclusive education practices, curriculum modifications and behavior interventions for special needs students in general education classrooms

Assists general education teachers, special education support staff and school site teams with developing daily reports, behavioral schedules and social skills curriculum for special needs students in general education classrooms

Models teaching strategies and techniques for regular and special education teachers and instructional assistants for special needs students in general education classroom

Provides consultation and support for parents of special needs students in general education classroom and helps to facilitate positive collaboration between parents and school site teams

Confers frequently with district special education support staff and administrators to provide needed services regarding inclusive education practices

Assists school site teams in problem solving and program issues related to inclusive education practices

Teach and instruct students with disabilities who need in subject matter areas, auditory and visual perceptual training, and fine and gross motor skill development

Utilize an adopted course of study, and curriculum and instruction guidelines

Use program instruction guidelines and other materials to develop lesson plans and teach outlines designed to remediate diagnosed learning dysfunctions

Utilize a variety of specialized methodology in teaching and instructing students and in providing assistance to other instructional personnel, including remedial instruction, and activity participation using a variety of educational equipment, materials, books, and learning aids

Review, analyze, and evaluate the history and background of students with disabilities, and assist instructional personnel in the assessment of students with disabilities

Design educational programs to meet individual learning needs and assist in implementing the various educational processes

Individualize instructional processes, adapt instructional delivery systems

Provide individual and group instruction in remediating student with disabilities and effectively utilize the available instructional time

Employ a variety of behavior management strategies and techniques, including behavior modification, reinforcement, and other positive behavior shaping processes

Assist in the coordination of the individual education planning team

Review, analyze, and evaluate student academic, behavioral and social growth

Record and report perceptions of student progress and recommend changes to students’ individual educational plans

Prepare, administer, score, and record the results of criterion referenced and group standardized tests in evaluating student growth and progress

Counsel, confer, and communicate with parents and instructional personnel concerning student progress and the interpretation of students’ individual educational programs

Additional or different duties to address needs of the school and change practices

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree, including all courses needed to meet credential requirements

Coursework in the psychological characteristics of exceptional children and remedial techniques in the basic skills subject area is desirable

Two years of experience supporting individuals with exceptional needs is desirable before being assigned to this position

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Current California teaching credential authorizing service for individuals with exceptional needs

One year of experience in programs for children with disabilities

Certification (Added Authorization in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDAA))

Copy of Transcript

English Learner Authorization

Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three)

Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate OR University Intern Credential - Mild/Moderate

Must pass fingerprint clearance and TB test

Must complete required training upon hire: CPR, First Aid, Mandated Reporter, and Sexual Harassment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

Principles, theories, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the teaching and instruction of students with disabilities

Practices, trends, fiscal and legal aspects, affecting all inclusion programs

Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of child experiencing learning challenges

Techniques and procedures regarding curriculum and instruction design and delivery systems for both special education and district core curriculum

Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methods, and conflict resolution procedures

Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the community

Effective listening and communication

Collaboration, Adaptability Creativity

Time management

Computer literacy

Plan, organize, and coordinate full inclusion program at all grade/age levels throughout the district

Supervise in the development of strategies for curriculum modifications

Develop and present training for teachers and instructional assistants in best practices regarding full inclusion

Evaluate and analyze complex problems, issues, and concerns, and recommend appropriate alternative solutions

Communicate effectively in oral and written form to a variety of audiences

Establish and maintain cooperative organizational, public, and educational community relationships

Comply with the District’s customer service standards, as outl