Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs

Vista Hill Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,950,400 - 57,859,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Vista Hill Foundation is seeking an Education Specialist to support students with extensive needs at the Stein Campus in San Diego. You will provide tailored instructional programs, develop behavioral plans, and maintain detailed student records and reports.

The role requires a California Credential in Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs, a Bachelor’s in Education, and experience with developmental disabilities. This is a full-time on-site position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and California Credential required.
• Experience with students with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred; ability to supervise aides.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective educational programs for students in the classroom.
• Create behavioral programs for assigned students.
• Maintain educational and behavioral records for each student.
• Prepare progress reports and IEPs as needed.
• Supervise and train classroom aides; maintain staff records.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and related agencies.
• Ensure compliance with laws and Department of Education requirements.
• Prepare for California Department of Education certification reviews.

Skills

Experience with developmental disa

Supervisory experience

Physical ability (40 lbs)

Compliance & screenings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

California Credential in Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs

Job description

Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs

Job Category : EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS

Requisition Number : SPECI001148

• Posted : July 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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STEIN CAMPUS DECENA
6145 DECENA DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120, USA

STEIN CAMPUS DECENA
6145 DECENA DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92120, USA

The Sam and Rose Stein Education Center serves Developmentally Disabled students ages 5 to 22 who are unable to attend public schools. The work environment is challenging but rewarding. We are a caring organization with room for advancement.

THE POSITION

The Education Specialist works under the supervision of the Director of Education to provide instruction in the classroom assigned. An example of tasks include:

• Provide appropriate effective educational programs for students assigned to the classroom.
• Create appropriate and effective behavioral programs for assigned students.
• Maintain educational and behavioral records for each student in the class.
• Prepare reports for each student as required.
• Supervise, train and discipline the classroom aides assigned to the teacher.
• Maintain staff records.
• Prepare student progress reports and IEPs as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to review behavior management strategies and share educational programming ideas.
• Maintain communication with parents, guardians, group home personnel, school district personnel and other involved parties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and Department of Education requirements.
• Prepare for the certification reviews by the California Department of Education.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• California Credential in Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs
• Experience with students with developmental disabilities
• Supervisory experience preferred
• This job is very physical in nature – applicants must be able to move quickly, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
• Able to pass drug test, TB test, background check and COVID vaccination requirements.

HOURS

Full Time - Monday thru Friday

PAY

$34.50 per hour & up

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted upwards based on education & experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in this job title for 2025 are paid $71,760 - $95,600 annually.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable).Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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