SPED Learning Specialist

Description

HOPE Online Learning Academy Job Description

SPED Learning Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION / WORK EXPECTATIONS:
SALARY: $58,

The SPED Learning Specialist is a full time, exempt position. Employees in this position follow the Academic Year Calendar for HOPE’s Instructional staff, as determined annually. The expected workday is to be on site 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the Learning Center’s operational hours, if based in one Learning Center.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the discretion of HOPE’s management.

SUMMARY:

The role of the SPED Learning Specialist is to identify, evaluate, and interpret student data; provide consultation for teachers, parents and administrators; provide direct instruction; coordinate and communicate day to day operations with students, teachers, and related service providers; develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (IEPs); and be a contributing member of the learning services and school teams. This position may include working with all students in grades 6-12.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Priority Area: Student Case Management

90%

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages time to fulfill job duties and responsibilities
• Facilitate the special education process and verify that IEP services are implemented in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Identify and assess academic, social emotional, and communication needs of referred students with SPED team members to determine eligibility for special education services.
• Schedule and facilitate special education evaluation and IEP meetings.
• Deliver instruction within special education and general education settings.
• Monitor student IEP goals to determine effectiveness of direct instruction and use of accommodations. Enter and report progress every quarter.
• Identify, assess, and problem solve around the barriers that affect learning and academic/social emotional growth.
• Monitor and enforce social and acceptable behavior.
• Assist with administering formative and summative assessments.
• Assist general education teachers with preparation of classroom materials to meet student accommodations and learning level.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and other professionals to support student learning.
• Attend all provided training, as appropriate.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Indicators of Success

• Meets deadlines for documentation, reports, and meetings.
• Prioritizes tasks efficiently and adheres to schedules.
• Minimal need for reminders or follow-ups from supervisors.

• IEPs are completed accurately and on time.
• No compliance issues during audits or reviews.
• Services in IEPs are tracked and verified through logs or service records.

• Timely completion of evaluations and assessments.
• Comprehensive reports include data from multiple sources (observations, records, assessments).
• Clear eligibility recommendations based on standardized criteria.

• Meetings are scheduled within required timelines.
• Parents and team members receive adequate notice.
• Agendas are followed and meetings are documented appropriately.

• Lesson plans are adapted to student needs and aligned with IEP goals.
• Students show engagement and progress in both settings.
• Co‑teaching or support in general education settings is collaborative and effective.

• Progress reports are submitted on time and based on data.
• Instruction is adjusted based on monitoring results.
• Measurable…