6th-8th Grade Education Specialist

Las Lomitas Elementary School District; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

CalPERS medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Las Lomitas Elementary School District is seeking an Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate) for grades 6-8 within the Special Education department. The role focuses on instruction, IEP case management, consultation, and program planning for students with learning needs.

Under the Director of Special Education, you will develop individualized programs, coordinate services, lead IEP meetings, and ensure compliance with IDEA regulations while collaborating with regular education staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential required.
• Experience with IEP case management and program planning.
• Ability to coordinate special education services with general education staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct instruction and support to students with learning needs.
• Coordinates and oversees Individual Educational Programs (IEPs).
• Serves as Case Manager and supervises paraeducators.
• Drives alignment of special education with general education curricula.
• Develops and implements instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Education

Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential (or MMSN)

Job description

TITLE: 6th-8th Grade Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate)

DEPT: Special Education

WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

FTE: 1.0 FTE

SALARY/BENEFITS:

$90,480 (BA + 0 units) - $182,046 (20 yrs + 90 units); $3,981 stipend for advanced degree (maximum 2); $7,962 National Board Certification.

District contributes $1,254.42 per month towards health & welfare benefits. District offers medical plans through CalPERS, dental coverage through Delta Dental, and vision through Vision Service Plan.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education, the Education Specialist provides instruction, IEP case management, consultation, program planning, and evaluation for students in the Special Education program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides direct instruction and assistance to individuals with learning needs
• Provides consultation, resource information, and materials regarding individuals with exceptional needs to their parents and to general education staff members
• Provides consultation to regular classroom teachers in the identification and assessment of learning and behavioral patterns in pupils
• Collects data to guide the development of individualized instruction, curriculum, and programming
• Effectively employs and consults with others regarding the application of positive classroom management techniques
• Coordinates special education services with the general education programs for each individual with learning needs enrolled in the Special Education program
• Develops and implements Individual Educational Programs for individuals with learning needs
• Serves as Case Manager and oversee the implementation of special education services provided to students
• Ensures the coordination of Designated Instruction and Services
• Coordinates the organization of media and materials for both resource and regular classrooms
• Guides the individualized instruction and activities of the Special Education program with regular classroom curriculum
• Provides in-service workshops for staff and parents
• Coordinates follow-up activities to ensure service delivery to individuals with exceptional needs
• Coordinates and delegates the activities of paraeducators assigned to Special Education program
• Provides guidance and training for paraeducators
• Participates in Student Study Team as needed and acts as facilitator at IEP team meetings
• Provide leadership for assuring full compliance with legal requirements
• Monitors pupil progress on a regular basis and adjusts programs as needed
• Assesses each assigned student annually with diagnostic educational instruments.
• Assesses general education students referred to the I.E.P. team.
• Complies with Federal and State special education regulations.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Principles, curriculum, methods, basic theories, diagnostic instruments, and instructional techniques for K-8 regular and educationally handicapped students
• Knowledge of PL 94-142 (IDEA) requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of appropriate assessment tools
• Ability to work cooperatively with classroom teachers; to coordinate and supervise implementation of Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
• Capacity to facilitate complicated IEP meetings
• Skills to gain and maintain rapport with students, staff, and parents and to work cooperatively; willingness to participate in individual educational program meetings at a time convenient with parents in accordance with PL 94-142 regulations
• Skills to select and to modify appropriate instructional methods and materials; ability to apply behavioral management techniques to classroom environment; ability to enhance social and emotional development of exceptional individuals within educational environment of the regular classroom.
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents; Ability to council parents in areas related to special education children to include strengths and weaknesses and child’s needs and goals. To be aware of community sources available to parents.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential (or Mild-Moderate Support Needs - MMSN) required

PHYSICAL ABILITIES : Ability to sit at a table or desk for extended periods of time; visual acuity to read words and numbers on printed material and computer screens; ability to hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone; ability to speak clearly and audibly; sufficient arm, hand, and finger dexterity to operate a keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.

The District is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, languages groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities. The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. Any complaints can be submitted to Mark Jones, Title IX Compliance Officer, 1011 Altschul Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025 or [phone].