2023-2024 Education Specialist Mild/Moderate - Fortune US

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain IEPs, quarterly reports, progress monitoring for measuring goals.
• Collect and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Conduct IEP meetings within mandated timelines.
• Make data-driven instructional decisions to improve student outcomes.
• Complete Quarterly Progress Reports
• Complete mandatory reporting as required by state and federal guideline.
• Complete all special education paperwork accurately, according to regulations, and on time.
• Develop and monitor appropriate transition plans for students of transition age.
• Serve as a liaison and resource to Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA's)
• Adapts lesson for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of supporting teacher's expectations, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Assesses student's social needs (e.g. behavioral, motor development, communication, etc.) and academic needs (developmental level, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating students and family requirements, placement and success of the program.
• 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, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• 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 optimal learning environment.
• 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 progress.
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code, district and/or school policies.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. individual education plan meetings, conferences, in-service training, site meetings, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Valid California Teaching Credential - Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Credential Required.
• Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
• Three or more years' experience serving students with special needs.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance, address student needs.
• Knowledge of appropriate special education category (learning, severely, communication, visually and/or physically handicapped), age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code and relevant laws.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents and other school personnel, meet scheduling deadlines.

Physical Abilities:

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person electronically and on the telephone
• Ability to read printed material and computer screens.
• Ability to understand speech at normal levels
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.
• Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Working Conditions:

• Office environment: constant interruptions
• Outdoor environment: driving a person vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops
• Classroom environment: constant interruptions
• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

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