Education Specialist

About the role

The Educational Specialist position reports to the SPED Program Manager and will be working with transitional aged students both in and out of jail. Students range from 15 - 22 years of age, with older adults possibly being served through 504 plans in the future.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate academic curriculum to meet the needs of student population
• Create and build upon current curriculum to meet the needs of students based on their strengths
• Work both one on one and in an “push in” service model of special education service delivery
• Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and work in accordance to SELPA, state and federal law
• Collaborate and support general education teachers and other staff in implementation of all parts of a student’s IEP
• Case manage student records including maintaining up to date IEP files, inputting IEP information and maintain record of services received
• Stay informed of Special Education Law especially transition services
• Lead IEP meetings and help collaborate with the IEP team on a student’s goals and objectives in accordance to the student’s strengths and needs
• Administer academic diagnostic tests
• Coordinate with IEP team members in information gathering including diagnostic tests
• Maintain a safe environment for students, teachers, staff and self
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Mild/Moderate Special Education Credential ORMild/Moderate Special Education Intern Credential
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with secondary special education youth and/or young adults required

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy of excel, maintaining online IEP records (example SEIS) and email
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, and Google Drives/Docs and professional communication, including spelling and grammar
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Physical Requirements

• Must wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and adhere to all safety guidelines and requirements, when needed
• Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Travel required to Five Keys sites, communities, in-custody, and home or hospital locations
• Moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; reaching, bending, carrying and stooping within the daily routine of tasks and activities

Additional Requirements

• Satisfactory results of a Live Scan (criminal background investigation)
• Successfully obtaining jail clearance for positions working in county jails or probation locations
• Submitting proof of clear TB results. Results dated within 60 days prior to hire date are acceptable

Growth Opportunities

At Five Keys, we understand that when our employees grow, the agency has a greater capacity to thrive and accomplish its mission. It is for this reason that we remain committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for all of our employees. These include but are not limited to: conferences, staff development training, and coaching plans that allow incumbents to grow into new positions within and across programs within the agency (i.e., programs, schools, housing).