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Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate

Aspire Public Schools · Modesto, CA · 6 mo ago
EducationFull-time

About Aspire

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998, Aspire aims to transform inequitable outcomes through its mission to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life.

Job Summary

The Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs instructs students with Individualized Education Plans in an inclusive environment. This role works directly within a school site and collaborates regularly with Special Education staff and may work with outside consultants and district personnel as needed.

Essential Functions

  • Administer academic assessments, write the academic assessment reports and present at IEP meetings
  • Consult and communicate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students
  • Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education
  • Collaborate with faculty to ensure that student modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom
  • Aid in the development of the master schedule to plan for all student IEP needs
  • Meet the minimum IDEA requirements related to case management
  • Input weekly IEP service tracking and meet all IEP timelines
  • Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core standards
  • Develop progress monitoring tools for student goals that is shared with the IEP team
  • Daily oversight of paraprofessional support, including support with creating a schedule and implementation of the IEP
  • Oversee, teach and implement a student’s behavior intervention plan, including gathering and analyzing relevant data on a regular basis, and collaborating with staff members around student plan and progress
  • Coordinate the development and implementation of a student’s Individualized Transition Program

Qualifications

  • CA Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, Mild-Moderate Support Needs) required
  • Bridge Authorizations for Mild-Moderate Credentials received prior to June of 2022
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

Competencies

  • Expertise in applicable grade-level Common Core State Standards and Academic IEP goal development
  • Knowledge around the models of co-teaching and serving students with disabilities in an inclusive model
  • Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment: able to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed
  • Alignment to and urgency around Aspire’s mission, vision and values

Physical Requirements

  • Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
  • Communicating with others to exchange information
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
  • Performing other related duties as required and assigned

Compensation

In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Our salary scale based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here: Aspire Public Schools Education Specialist Salary Scale

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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