Anticipated Education Specialist- School Year Pool

Position Type:CERTIFICATED/EDUCATION SPECIALISTDate Posted:4/20/2026Location:Ed Center, Bldg. HJOB TITLE: Education SpecialistPOSITION DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Site Administrator and the Director of Special Education, provides instruction, assessment and program planning for Special Education students; monitors and evaluates student progress and behavior; researches, obtains and provides instructional materials for Special Education services; serves as informational resource for students, parents, teachers and /or other District personnel; works within a self-contained classroom and within the general education classroom to ensure students' individual needs are being met.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Initial Referrals:Informs parents of the need to file a written request for assessment when a verbal request is madeProvides assistance in completing this written request when necessarySubmits initial referral requests to District Office Secretary immediately, upon receipt. Assessment: Assists in the development of the assessment plan (SELPA 8) and in the identification of a student's individual needs through assessmentsProvides results of academic achievement assessments to District Psychologist at least 5 days prior to IEP meetingInstruction: Provides direct instruction to Special Education students as outlined in the IEP either in a self-contained classroom or in the general education classroomAssists and directs Teaching Assistants in delivering instructional support to students within the classroomArranges and coordinates IEP team meetings with School Secretary, Site Principal and District Office, ensuring that all necessary timelines are met; these responsibilities may be allocated to a Site IEP Chair, if applicableDevelops Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students found eligible for Special EducationEnsures IEP is complete, accurate and that a complete copy is provided to parents with the original going to the District Office no later than 10 days past the IEP meeting dateNotifies District Office when parent translation is neededCoordinates, consults and collaborates with Administrators, general education classroom Teachers, Psychologists, Program Specialists, support staff, outside agencies and parents regarding instructional planning for Special Education students and implementation of IEPProvides in-service training for school site staff as necessaryReports any concerns regarding the implementation of the IEP to the Site AdministratorEvaluates student progress, obtains and monitors necessary records including grades, progress reports and documentation of progress towards goals indicating student academic performance, behavior performance and attendance; takes appropriate actions as indicated by this dataRecommends revisions of IEP when necessaryWrites Behavior Support Plans and monitors behavioral interventions as necessary utilizing positive behavior strategiesAssists parents in understanding their rights, the special education process and procedures; offers and/or provides a copy of the Parent Rights prior to or at each IEP team meetingProvides the necessary information to the Site/District Testing Coordinator for all State/District assessmentsAttends and participates in District and site level meetings as appropriateJOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS : • Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid CA credential authorizing mild/moderate -OR- learning handicapped, CLAD or BCLAD (Spanish) authorization, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) compliant, Added authorization in: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blind, Orthopedically Impaired, Other Health Impairment, and Traumatic Brain Injury (or willingness to obtain added authorizations during first year of employment)Required Documents to be uploaded into online application:Credential CopyEnglish Learner Authorization (CLAD or embedded EL)Letter of IntroductionResumeLetter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) minimum within last 12 months with one from a direct supervisor)TranscriptsAttachment(s):Education Specialist