Education Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: AIMS College Prep Elementary School

• Oakland, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Other, Salary Range: $64056.69 - $110368.96Salary, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Certificated, JOB GOALS: Provide high-quality instruction where every student is known and valued as an individual; uphold the mission and values of American Indian Model Schools (AIMS) and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high-quality public education. Advocate for our students with identified needs to have access to, and make progress within our program. Ensure social and emotional growth for every student and to advocate for individualized education for all students. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Direct instructional aides for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students. Teaches/instructs K-12 curriculum to students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress toward students' IEP goals and objectives. Schedules services for students for the purpose of providing effective support for students. Participate in and coordinate a variety of meetings in compliance with 504, IEP, and IDEA regulations. Review, process, and maintain special education files for individual students and ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, and administrative guidelines. Consult/collaborate with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate delivery of services. Actively seek and participate in professional development and professional learning communities to remain current with federal and state special education guidelines and research-based best practices. Provide support with transportation for students with disabilities or act as the point-person for students with transportation services as necessary.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree California Educational Specialist credential (Mild/Moderate) or ability to obtain an Intern Education Specialist credential CLAD/BCLAD Credential 3+ years of successful experience working as an Education Specialist in an inclusive setting Experience providing crisis assessment, management, and interventions, preferred KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Data Driven Planning and Assessment Work with the Head and Assistant Head of School to develop action plans to support students’ continuous learning and growth.

Work with general education teachers to develop strategies for supporting special education students and ensuring IEP implementation in the regular classroom setting. Conduct IEP meetings. Maintain service logs, progress records and record progress towards objectives and learning goals in the areas of academics, behavioral, social-emotional, motor development, communication skills, transition and vocational development, as appropriate and determined by students’ IEP.

Communicate and coordinate special needs evaluation and testing with speech teachers, psychologists and other service providers. Communicate with parents regarding individual student progress and conduct. Administer and score individual and group tests for the purpose of assessing student levels and progress made towards IEP goals.

Supervise the implementation of accommodations with state assessments for students receiving special education support. Learning Environment Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that ALL children can learn and achieve at high levels and are prepared to succeed in any setting. Monitor students’ participation in a variety of educational environments (e.

g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe and positive learning experiences. Demonstrate respect and understanding of students and families from diverse backgrounds. Assist in the creation of a learning environment that is conducive to encouraging success for students using all learning modalities.

Instruction Provide direct instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in the special education program. Tutor individual and small groups of students, reinforcing language and reading concepts. Support classroom teachers with adapting classroom work for the purpose of supporting students' engagement with learning materials.

Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies. Plan, implement, and supervise specialized academic instruction that results in students making progress towards IEP goals. Monitor student progress on an ongoing basis and adjust supports and services as needed.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Work Position (Percentage of Time): Standing: 30 Walking: 20 Sitting: 50 Minimum Body Movement (Frequency): None (0) Limited (1) Occasional (2) Frequent (3) Very Frequent (4) Lifting (lbs.): 15-18 Lifting: 2 Bending: 2 Pushing and/or Pulling Loads: 1 Reaching Overhead: 1 Kneeling or Squatting: 1 Climbing Ladders: 0 Climbing Stairs: 2 NON-DISCRIMINATION: AIMS College Prep Charter District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, ancestry, political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, national origin, or mental or physical handicap in any of its policies or procedures related to admissions, employment, educational services, programs or activities.