Special Education - Education Specialist (moderate-severe) remote position
Job Summary
• Support for the instructional program for students with special needs; • Pertinent information and consultant services to staff members and parents; • Ongoing student assessment and evaluation; • Ongoing planning with regular classroom teachers and also promotes and supports the school Student Study Team/SST. • Support in all the content areas. • Develops educational plans (IEPs) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students • Evaluates students for the purpose of identifying student needs • Coordinates services to students for the purpose of ensuring efficient instructions and an effective cohesive program • Supports students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives • Consults/collaborates with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process • Knowledge and skill to provide instruction in the areas of English language Arts, math, and algebra • Attend SELPA training meetings as needed Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree • Special Education Credential or in the credentialing process • Teaching experience preferred • Mathematical Skills: Mastery of basic math and Algebra. • Technology Skills: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, communicate via email, Google Docs Knowledge, Skill and abilities Preferred: • Reasoning Ability: Able to initiate tasks, plan, and problem solve • Personal Qualities: Reliable, team player, flexible • Transport and carry 25lbs of materials/equipment to service and evaluate students • Develop and implement and IEP; knowledge of common core standardsJob Description
Special Education Resource Specialist Teacher Job Title: Special Education - Education Specialist Classification: Certificated Reports to: Director/Principal; and other members of the administrative teamSummary of the Job Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
The Resource Specialist provides:
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Support for the instructional program for students with special needs;
Pertinent information and consultant services to staff members and parents;
Ongoing student assessment and evaluation;
Ongoing planning with regular classroom teachers and also promotes and supports the school Student Study Team/SST.
Instruction in all the content areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develops educational plans (IEPs) for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of exceptional students
Evaluates students for the purpose of identifying student needs
Coordinates services to students for the purpose of ensuring efficient instructions and an effective cohesive program
Teaches/instructs students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and objectives
Consults/collaborates with staff, parents, and agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate delivery of services and adherence to due process
Knowledge and skill to provide instruction in the areas of English language Arts, math, and algebra
Attend SELPA meetings as Taylion representative (at least once monthly, sometimes more)
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Bachelor’s Degree, including appropriate coursework in education
Special Education Credential from California and Resource Specialist Certificate (or be eligible for an Emergency Credential or waiver)
A valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
Minimum three years teaching experience
Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Knowledge of:
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K-12 core curriculum content
A variety of appropriate assessment tools to identify students with special needs
How to implement an integrated instructional program
How to write effective, meaningful student goals and objectives
Appropriate options of delivery methods and services
How to coordinate services with the regular education classroom and program
Appropriate modifications and/or accommodations and interventions of classroom curriculum
Due process rights and procedures
Effective interpersonal communication techniques
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Coordinate service with the regular education teacher and work with core curriculum
Administer a variety of assessments
Plan for effective, meaningful integration of student instruction
Implement curriculum that addresses student goals and objectives
Deliver methods and services to match specific student needs
Work with regular teachers in a team effort to plan curriculum and student support
Develop and implement modifications and intervention strategies
Document necessary federal and state due process rights and procedures
Work with staff using effective communication techniques
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Work with core curriculum and know where and how to access core curriculum content material
Interpret and evaluate assessment results
Coordinate curricular areas to help establish an integrated program for each student
Conduct ongoing evaluation of student goals and objectives
Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery as needed
Support classroom modifications and intervention strategies
Translate all necessary documentation in an understandable format on Special Education forms and files
Use effective and appropriate communication techniques with students, parents, staff, agencies and community members
Work with students with exceptional needs
Modify core curriculum and implement appropriate teaching strategies
Qualifications:
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Language Skills: Have a great command of the English language. Spanish Bilingual preferred.
Mathematical Skills: Mastery of basic math and Algebra.
Technology Skills: Able to use excel, Word, PowerPoint, communicate via email, Google Docs
Reasoning Ability: Able to initiate tasks, plan, and problem solve
Personal Qualities: Reliable, team player, flexible
Transportation: Able to drive to locations assigned to provide supports and services, to professional development opportunities