Learning Specialist

Who We Are

Our mission is to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. Envision Education currently operates four small schools in San Francisco, Oakland, and Hayward, as well as a national educational consulting firm called Envision Learning Partners. Envision Education has made an explicit commitment to becoming an exemplar network of schools with an instructional and cultural vision rooted in an anti-racist and pro-Black framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Principal and lead students in an academic vision of success that focuses on each student's IEP goals, Envision’s graduate profile, and college/career readiness.
• Lead case management of students with IEPs.
• Train and provide direction and guidance to assigned Instructional Assistants.
• Cook up service providers and create schedules of service minutes that meet each student’s IEP requirements.
• Collaborate with School Psychologist and Associate Director Special Education to conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports, and ensure procedural rights.
• Create and modify lesson, unit, and instruction plans.
• Implement accommodations, and modifications to ensure students' learning success in general education classrooms.
• Regularly analyze student data and devise strategies to improve instruction.
• Build strong relationships with families.
• Lead IEP teams, and facilitate IEP meetings.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission of Envision Education.
• A commitment to anti-racist and pro-Black leadership in the workplace.
• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree.
• A valid California Teaching Credential or out-of-state equivalent with the ability to transfer required.
• Demonstrated success working with parents and families, especially Black, African American, Latine/a/o/x, and immigrant families.
• Continuous current California residency once hired.
• A receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve to meet outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annuial starting salary range of $63,672 - $102,546 dependent upon years of aligned experience and credentials.
• Additional Supplements for:
  • Special Education: $5,000
  • Second Credential: $500
  • Masters Degree: $3,500
  • Doctorate: $2,000
  • Board Certification: $5,000
  • City Arts and Leadership Supplement: $5,000
  • Lead Learning Specialist (SPED): $10,000
• Additional Leadership Stipends for:
  • Instructional Lead Team: $5,000
  • Grade Level Lead Team: $5,000
  • Summer Professional Development: $250/day
• Benefits:
  • Access to ongoing opportunities for learning, professional, and leadership opportunities throughout the calendar year.
  • Housing - Envision employees have access to monthly rent discounts at our co-living property in downtown Oakland, just steps from BART. Live in the heart of the Bay Area for less than $999 a month with all utilities included.
  • Optional Flexible Benefits Plan, including dependent care, medical care, parking, and commuter benefits.
  • Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.
  • Paid sick and personal necessity leave.
  • Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.
  • Retirement system from CalSTRS. 403b Plan.