California SPED Specialist: Student Services & Collaboration

Vista Charter Public Schools; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Charter Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA seeks an Educational Specialist to oversee the SPED program, coordinate assessments, and foster collaboration among parents, staff, and community partners. The role emphasizes maintaining SPED timelines, coordinating service providers, participating in SST processes, and delivering consistent classroom supports to promote inclusive learning.

Qualified candidates hold a CA Special Education credential, Bachelor's degree, and preferably a Master's,

Qualifications

• Must possess a current California credential in Special Education
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains SPED program, including calendar of meetings, staff trainings, deadlines and program needs
• Organizes and maintains service provider services for all students identified or in process of being identified
• Maintains compliance of records, documenting SPED timelines and program deadlines
• Case manages for all students in process of being established as a Special Education Student and current Special Education Students
• Participates in the SST Processes
• Develops and maintains organization of services to pupils
• Provides information to staff and parents to assist in students' success with their disabilities
• Coordinates special education services with regular school programs for each student with disabilities enrolled in the resource program
• Provides and/or coordinates classroom supports that include behavior support, basic academic skills, organization and study skills
• Prepares for all student and staff meetings related to student services or professional development
• Maintains Student Service minutes, change of services, change of placement, ESY, etc.
• Conducts Student assessment for annual, triannual, or other student assessment designated by the IEP team
• Maintains all SPED timelines as aligned to FAPE or IDEA
• Participates as a collaborative member of the faculty and participates in ongoing staff development and trainings
• Coordinates and facilitates academic intervention program for all students

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

CA Special Education credential

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Vista Charter Public Schools in Santa Ana, CA seeks an Educational Specialist to oversee the SPED program, coordinate assessments, and foster collaboration among parents, staff, and community partners. The role emphasizes maintaining SPED timelines, coordinating service providers, participating in SST processes, and delivering consistent classroom supports to promote inclusive learning.

Qualified candidates hold a CA Special Education credential, Bachelor's degree, and preferably a Master's,