Education Specialist - Full Inclusion Classroom

Job Title

Under general supervision, serves as a member of the Individual Education Program Planning Team and participates in decisions regarding placement of students with exceptional needs.

Appraises academic, behavioral, and perceptional functioning of an individual student. Implements and monitors students' Individual Education Plans. Provides a basic core curriculum program for special education students consistent with state and federal education code requirements. Recommends to support staff, classroom teacher, parents and district personnel appropriate diagnostic/instructional services for individuals with exceptional needs. Provides consultative, resource, and supervisory services in program and curriculum planning, research, and program evaluation for special projects involving students with exceptional needs within the school and at the district level.

Plans with teachers and other staff members implementation of instructional strategies to meet the needs of an individual with exceptional needs. Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-campus job-training programs involving special education students. Works cooperatively with classroom teachers who have special education students in general education classes, interpreting the abilities and disabilities of these students to the entire staff, and assisting the student's core curriculum instructional needs.

Assists in referral of an individual with exceptional needs to available community agencies when their needs cannot be met by the services provided by the district.

If Intern eligible, upload an Intern Eligibility Letter. Intern applicants must include exam results and/or proof of registration for exams (i.e. TPA, RICA, CSET). If currently enrolled in a credential program, please include a status letter indicating your estimated completion date. Applicants enrolled in a program must include exam results and/or proof of registration for exams (i.e. TPA, RICA, CSET). Experience working within a full inclusion model is preferred;

willingness to support all learners in this setting is required.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters of recommendation)
• Resume

Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued. Oxford Preparatory Academy believes that all students are unique and gifted individuals. OPA is committed to developing life-long learners in a safe and caring educational environment where students are challenged, scholarship is expected, and differences are valued.