Education Specialist​/Special Education Teacher​/Eligibility Pool ; San Diego

Position: Education Specialist / Special Education Teacher (Candidate / Eligibility Pool for Future Openings; San Diego County)
Element

Education:

Community Montessori & Dimensions Collaborative Charter Schools (San Diego County)

Education Specialist "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." - Maria Montessori

The Education Specialist is a certificated, exempt position with Element Education.  The Education Specialist directly reports to the Director of Student Services and the Special Education Program Manager. The Education Specialist is primarily responsible for providing support and guidance to Educational Facilitators and parents of students with special needs.

Essential Functions

Support Student Learning

* Evaluate and informally assess special education students upon enrollment and for annual review meetings

* Develop Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with special needs, using 5-way test for IEP goal development

* Initial referrals/Triennial Reviews:

* Conduct academic assessment using standardized test(s) upon receipt of signed Evaluation Plan

* Write report of results and submit to School Psychologist and Special Education Program Manager 10 days prior to IEP meetings

* Participate in eligibility determination as part of IEP team

* Assist with scheduling IEP meetings with parents and communicate schedule with appropriate personnel including, but not limited to, administrator, school psychologist, academic counselor, related service providers, and Educational Facilitators

* Track parent signatures on IEPs, scan/upload into SEIS, copy and distribute copies of IEPs to parents/guardians and Educational Facilitators

* Attend IEP meetings for all students with special needs;
Participate in the review and revision of IEPs

* Coordinate IEP development and preparation by gathering input from providers, Educational Facilitators, and parents

* Maintain files of enrolled students with active IEPs to ensure confidentiality and security

* Participate with Educational Facilitator, parent, and other IEP members, in designing instructional program based on students’ IEP goals/objectives and Learning Styles

* Provide direct individual and/or small-group instruction and services to students (SAI) according to their IEPs

* Coordinate and collaborate with EFs, parents, and other IEP members regarding implementation of special education students’ instructional program and services

* Collaborate with related services providers, EFs, instructors, and parents to monitor special education students’ progress towards IEP goals and communicate progress with parents (at report card dates) on a regular basis

* Respond to telephone calls/email messages from parents, staff, and teachers/tutors regarding special education

* Submit requests for special education curriculum and supplemental materials (in accordance with students’ IEPs) to Director of Student Services

* Distribute special education curriculum and supplemental materials to students and staff, as needed;
Maintain records of non-consumable items, including technology

* Assist with parent and staff trainings, as needed

* Collaborate with Director of Student Services and Special Education Program Manager and participate in SST process, as needed

* Attend monthly Student Services Department meetings

* Work virtually, as needed

* Ensure the safety of students including, but not limited to, assisting in conducting emergency drills and cleaning of workspace

* Provide information, assistance, consultation, resources, and materials to students with exceptional needs, their parents/guardians, and staff

* Emphasize at the secondary level on academic achievement, career and vocational development, and preparation for adult life

Accountability and General Administration

* Mentor and supervise Instructional Aides, as needed

* Maintain student records in accordance with school policies and procedures

* Manage school resources in accordance with school policies and procedures

* Return all correspondence, including phone calls and emails, within a timely manner;
Be accessible during business hours and respond to administrative needs and inquiries in a timely manner

* Attend and participate in all required meetings, trainings, and school functions;
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