Anticipated Education Specialist- 2026-2027 School Year Pool

JOB TITLE: Education Specialist POSITION DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Site Administrator and the Director of Special Education, provides instruction, assessment and program planning for Special Education students; monitors and evaluates student progress and behavior; researches, obtains and provides instructional materials for Special Education services; serves as informational resource for students, parents, teachers and /or other District personnel; works within a self-contained classroom and within the general education classroom to ensure students' individual needs are being met.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Initial Referrals: Informs parents of the need to file a written request for assessment when a verbal request is made Provides assistance in completing this written request when necessary Submits initial referral requests to District Office Secretary immediately, upon receipt. Assessment: Assists in the development of the assessment plan (SELPA 8) and in the identification of a student's individual needs through assessments Provides results of academic achievement assessments to District Psychologist at least 5 days prior to IEP meeting Instruction: Provides direct instruction to Special Education students as outlined in the IEP either in a self-contained classroom or in the general education classroom Assists and directs Teaching Assistants in delivering instructional support to students within the classroom Arranges and coordinates IEP team meetings with School Secretary, Site Principal and District Office, ensuring that all necessary timelines are met; these responsibilities may be allocated to a Site IEP Chair, if applicable Develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students found eligible for Special Education Ensures IEP is complete, accurate and that a complete copy is provided to parents with the original going to the District Office no later than 10 days past the IEP meeting date Notifies District Office when parent translation is needed Coordinates, consults and collaborates with Administrators, general education classroom Teachers, Psychologists, Program Specialists, support staff, outside agencies and parents regarding instructional planning for Special Education students and implementation of IEP Provides in-service training for school site staff as necessary Reports any concerns regarding the implementation of the IEP to the Site Administrator Evaluates student progress, obtains and monitors necessary records including grades, progress reports and documentation of progress towards goals indicating student academic performance, behavior performance and attendance; takes appropriate actions as indicated by this data Recommends revisions of IEP when necessary Writes Behavior Support Plans and monitors behavioral interventions as necessary utilizing positive behavior strategies Assists parents in understanding their rights, the special education process and procedures; offers and/or provides a copy of the Parent Rights prior to or at each IEP team meeting Provides the necessary information to the Site/District Testing Coordinator for all State/District assessments Attends and participates in District and site level meetings as appropriate JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS :

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid CA credential authorizing mild/moderate -OR- learning handicapped, CLAD or BCLAD (Spanish) authorization, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) compliant, Added authorization in: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blind, Orthopedically Impaired, Other Health Impairment, and Traumatic Brain Injury (or willingness to obtain added authorizations during first year of employment) Required Documents to be uploaded into online application: Credential Copy English Learner Authorization (CLAD or embedded EL) Letter of Introduction Resume Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) minimum within last 12 months with one from a direct supervisor) Transcripts Attachment(s): Education Specialist