Education Specialist Jobs in California

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary responsibility is to support students with disabilities. The education

specialist serves as an instructional resource to teachers, aides, parents, and students

in furthering their academic achievement. The education specialist provides leadership

in curriculum planning and the use of accommodations and modifications in the

classroom.

B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides data driven instruction to students supported by Individualized Education

Plans (IEP)

• Uses State standards-based instructional materials approved by District Board of

Trustees

• Acts as resource to teachers in matters of curriculum implementation and advises

teachers on instructional methods appropriate to the student’s individual needs

• Assists the classroom teacher in meeting the educational needs of each student

based on curriculum data analysis and their IEP

• Consults with parents about the educational needs of their children

• IEP, administers formal standardized achievement tests, formative assessments,

and completes data-driven progress reports

• Develops, interprets, and implements the student’s IEP

• Monitors adherence to federal laws and EdCode

• Maintains accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students

and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations

• Promotes understanding of laws, eligibility requirements, and availability of services

• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain

order and safety among students

• Works with the Special Education Coordinator in the identification, design,

dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of best practices and models of

instruction to enhance student learning

• Researches and/or develops tools and resources that support quality instruction in

the defined subject matter and facilitate analysis of student achievement data to

modify instruction

• Utilizes multi-media to integrate technology into the classroom

• Provides leadership and direction to a team of paraprofessionals supporting

students’ needs

• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education

activities provided by the District and other professional growth activities, keeping

informed of best practices and trends• Participates in district committees as appropriate

• Attends regular trainings and meetings as designated by the Principal and/or Special

Education Coordinator

• Performs other duties as assigned by school site administrator and/or designee

C. QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Education Specialist Mild / Moderate Credential

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Authorization

• English Language Authorization or CLAD equivalent

Knowledge of:

• The educationally disadvantaged child and his/her culture

• Instructional materials and techniques for the educationally disadvantaged child or

the gifted and talented child

• District, state, and national standards, curriculum, and assessments

• Research based instructional techniques

• Intellectual, emotional, and social development of students

• Data analysis to plan instruction

• Technology relative to instruction

• Previous experience working effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse

groups

• District goals as outlined in Local Education Agency Plan

• Current educational issues and trends

Ability to:

• Work with others and a desire to help othersAdapt to changing work environment

and/or priorities; being attentive to detail; meeting deadlines and schedules; working

with constant interruptions; and working under time constraints

• Use data and assessment to plan and implement instruction

• Understand and carry out complex oral and written directions

• Provide a positive school climate

• Communicate verbally with administrators, staff, students and the community in

situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion

• Deal effectively with a wide variety of personalities and situations requiring

diplomacy, friendliness, and firmness

• Work well independently and as part of a team

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course

of the work

• Maintain confidentiality

• Effectively plan for the differentiated needs of students

• Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with students,

school personnel, district personnel, parents, co-workers, and the public

• Analyze a variety of student data and provide meaningful interpretation

• Design effective lessons and interventions to support student needs

• Facilitate meetings and attend professional development

• Communicate effectively in the English language both orally and in writing

• Meet schedules and timelines• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action as they pertain

to working with students, staff, parents and the community

• Model norms of behavior that reflect high expectations for colleagues and students

D. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to see for purposes of reading correspondence, documents, and other printed

matter

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the

telephone

• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal

conversation in person and/or on the telephone

• Physical mobility and stamina sufficient to move or sit for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to operate computer, calculator, copy machine, telephone, and other office

equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to routinely lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

• Stand in one area for extended periods of time

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time

• Ascend and descend steps

• Push/pull, squat, turn, twist, bend, and stoop

• Reach in all directions

E. WORKING CONDITIONS

• Indoor/outdoor school working environment; subject to bending, crouching or

kneeling to assist students; pushing/pulling and lifting of instructional equipment and

supplies; sitting on chairs and/or floor; and leaning over desks for prolonged periods

of time, reaching in all directions, pushing/pulling of file drawers, and prolonged

periods of time working at a computer terminal.

Pay: $52,517.00 - $101,918.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person