Learning Specialist​/Reading Specialist - Parkdale Elementary School - FTE

Learning Specialist (Special Education Teacher)

This is a regular position and will begin with the 2026/27 school year in August.

Application Process:

Current District Regular and Temporary (temporary through June 30, 2026) Employees:

Submit your interest letter in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking.

External Applicants (Including Substitutes and District Coaches):

Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking (link on District website)

• Include a letter of interest, addressed to Nate Parson, Parkdale Elementary Principal;
• Three (3) recent letters of reference;
• Current resume;
• Copy of License or proof of licensure.
  
  Note:
  
  Official college transcripts will be required upon hire.

Job Purpose Statement :

The "Teacher - Special Education" is done for the purpose of facilitating Special Education student success in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living through implementing District approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment, ensuring compliance with all state and federal due process guidelines regarding the screening, placement, and maintenance of students on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP);

placement and maintenance of students on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

The ideal candidate will work to create a vibrant learning community for students receiving special education support. Establish positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. Educate the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Flexibly provide instruction to students either in the general education setting or in a special education setting depending on the individual needs of the student. Use a variety of assessments to understand student learning to inform instruction and annual goals.

Demonstrate a commitment to improving instructional practices, creating more inclusive cultures, and increasing student voice. Collaborate with general education teachers, instructional assistants, teaching specialists, administration, and parents to create and implement cohesive individualized educational plans. Communicate progress around student learning.

Reading Specialist

The "Reading Specialist" promotes and develops successful reading instruction for students and performs related duties in accordance with District policies and terms of the teacher contract. The reading specialist is responsible for group and individual instruction of reading for students to meet state and federal guidelines, and consistently measures and evaluates student progress. The reading specialist supervises and develops lessons for instructional assistants.

The reading specialist is also responsible for partnering with families through collaboration, communication, and education.

Essential Job Functions (Learning Specialist)

• Adapts lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Evaluate student's abilities and performance (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication academic, vocational etc.) for the purpose of establishing eligibility under Individuals with Disabilities Act (I.D.E.A) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, setting educational goals, determining placement and evaluating student progress.
• Collaborates with school personnel, agencies and community agencies (e.g. social service agencies, caretakers, etc.) for the purpose of developing and modifying the program to maximize the quality of student outcomes.
• Develops and maintains Individualized Education Plans (IEP) on each student served for the purpose of compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Directs instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program and addressing the needs of individual students.
• Instructs students with individualized special needs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and an optimal learning environment.
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the district and the needs of the position.
• Convenes, chairs and documents the activity of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), IEP team and Placement Team for the purpose of providing a free, appropriate public education to the student and maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Creates and maintains student special education files in accordance with district direction for the purpose of maintaining compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
• Prepares teaching materials and reports (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student…