Education Specialist

BASIC FUNCTION/DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Altus Schools are an educational option for students in grades K-5 and 6-12. The instructional design is based on a
“University Model.” Students work independently and attend tutoring sessions. Students come at scheduled times
to maintain a safe environment and supportive school culture. The course of study is based on the California State
Framework.

Altus Schools are seeking competent, energetic, student-centered educators with exceptional management and organizational skills, who understand youth, are able to motivate students, set high expectations, welcome accountability, and are good team players.

An Altus Schools Education Specialist will:
1) support the instructional program for students with special needs,2) maintain and create accurate records for special education students,
3) on-going student assessment and
evaluation,
4) on-going planning with instructional staff.

• Writes and implements all components of the Individualized Education Plan.
• Develops educational plans for the purpose of meeting the individual needs of unique learners.
• Evaluates students for the purpose of identifying student needs and maintain accurate records
• Teaches/instructs students for the purpose of ensuring successful progress towards student's goals and
  objectives.
• Coordinates services for students as delineated in the IEP.
• Consults/collaborates with staff, parents, and non- public agencies for the purpose of ensuring appropriate
  delivery of services
• Maintains accurate special education records and adheres to special education timelines on compliance
  issues
• Conducts home visits as necessary to enhance student engagement.
• Contributes and collaborates with special education department
• Participates on a department with a specific focus on curriculum, college and career readiness, equity and inclusion, or data and technology systems integration.
• Creates and maintains community partnerships and serves as a key participant in the organization’s marketing plan
• Administer, score, and interpret academic assessment testing and develop applicable goals and objectives
  for student services.
• Support general education staff in developing individualized Pathways Personalized Education Plan (PPEP)
  for each student
• Provide consultant services to regular Resource Center Instructors and ancillary staff.
• Evaluate effectiveness of strategies and techniques used and adjust instruction and delivery
• Work with teachers to develop and maintain teaming/communication
• Modify core curriculum and implement appropriate teaching strategies
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing marketing and community
  outreach activities and events to ensure students and parents are aware of the school as a free public option
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and participating in regular and ongoing student retention activities and strategies to ensure no student drops out and that continued academic engagement is present
• Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgement on issues that significantly impact
  special education student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or changed with or without notice.
• Maintain consistent and regular attendance.

• Knowledge of different common disabilities and instructional strategies
• Executive functioning instruction and supporting social skills development.
• Various formal academic assessment tools in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Such as the WJIV,
  KTEA
• Strategies for student motivation.
• Instructional strategies involving computerization.
• Secondary curriculum including advanced mathematics
• Cooperative learning models Universal Design for Learning
• IEP timelines and…