Special Education Specialist

JOB SUMMARYThe Educational Specialist position reports to the Director of Special Education 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. Collaborative team teaching, push in and pull-out services are offered for incarcerated students enrolled in Five Keys Charter School and for non-incarcerated students at the schools’ community sites. This position may support sites throughout multiple counties in the region.We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. If this job is for you, you are flexible in a dynamic teaching environment while maintaining best practice standards to meet the needs of students of all abilities.

JOB DUTIES AND 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● Develop interpersonal professional relationships with students, teachers, staff and deputized staff● 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 June 2023 (V4) ● Collaborate and support general education teachers and other staff in implementation of all parts of a student’s IEP ● Case manages 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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ● Computer literacy of excel, maintaining online IEP records (example SEIS) and email ● Knowledge and understanding of California and Common Core Teaching Standards ● Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, and Google Drives/Docs and professional communication, including spelling and grammar ● Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE ● Must have a valid Special Education Credential OR ● 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