Education Specialist - Inclusive IEP & Student Support

KIPP Public Schools Northern California; East Palo Alto (CA); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

KIPP Northern California is seeking an Education Specialist to deliver differentiated instruction and manage IEPs for students with disabilities in our on-site classrooms. You will collaborate with general education teachers and families to ensure accessible, high-quality education and meaningful progress for every student.

The role emphasizes inclusive, anti-racist practices, ongoing professional development, and effective data-informed planning to meet students' diverse needs within a

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Valid California Education Specialist credential authorizing service for the assigned student population, or eligibility for an appropriate alternative authorization, subject to verification and approval by KIPP Northern California.
• Eligible authorization pathways may include an Education Specialist intern credential, SELAP, PIP, STSP, or another applicable authorization, depending on the assignment and candidate eligibility.
• Candidates hired through a PIP or STSP must hold CPR certification meeting American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards before employment begins.

Mansioni

• Plan and deliver rigorous, differentiated instruction aligned with grade-level standards, students' IEP goals, and individual learning needs.
• Provide specialized academic instruction through service delivery models identified in students' IEPs, including co-teaching, push-in, pull-out, small-group, and individualized instruction, as applicable.
• Use student assessment results, progress data, and individual strengths to develop instructional plans, adjust teaching strategies, and improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement accommodations, modifications, accessible instructional materials, and appropriate assistive technology that promote meaningful participation and academic progress.
• Serve as case manager for assigned students, coordinating the development, implementation, review, and monitoring of IEPs in accordance with applicable legal requirements and KIPP procedures.
• Develop measurable IEP goals informed by student strengths, present levels of performance, assessment results, and identified educational needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings in partnership with families, students as appropriate, general education teachers, related service providers, and school leaders.
• Conduct educational assessments within the scope of assigned responsibilities and credential authorization, contribute to multidisciplinary evaluations, and use findings to inform instructional planning and student services.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals, communicate progress to families and IEP teams, and adjust instructional supports based on student needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential IEP documentation, assessment records, service records, and progress reports while coordinating transition planning and implementation of student supports as applicable.
• Establish a joyful, safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environment that affirms students' identities, strengths, and individual learning needs.
• Integrate culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices into instruction and classroom routines to strengthen student belonging and engagement.
• Collaborate with student support teams to implement positive behavior supports and Behavior Intervention Plans, monitor effectiveness, and adjust approaches based on student progress.
• Promote student independence, self-advocacy, and meaningful participation in classroom and school activities.
• Build trusting, respectful relationships with students and families through proactive, culturally responsive communication about student strengths, progress, and support needs.
• Partner with general education teachers, related service providers, and school leaders to coordinate instruction, services, and accommodations across learning environments.
• Provide instructional guidance, modeling, and feedback to assigned paraeducators to promote consistent implementation of student accommodations, IEP goals, and support strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen understanding and implementation of individualized instructional strategies and student support plans.
• Participate in instructional coaching, collaborative planning, professional development, staff meetings, and Communities of Practice to strengthen teaching effectiveness.
• Apply feedback, research-informed instructional practices, and student performance data to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Reflect on identity, bias, and systemic barriers to identify opportunities to strengthen equitable access, inclusion, and student achievement.
• Contribute to a collaborative, anti-racist school culture grounded in shared responsibility for the success and well-being of students with disabilities.

Conoscenze

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Data-informed instruction

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

California Education Specialist credential

Alternative authorization eligibility (intern/SELAP/PIP)

CPR certification (before employment)

Strumenti

Google Workspace

Descrizione del lavoro

KIPP Northern California is seeking an Education Specialist to deliver differentiated instruction and manage IEPs for students with disabilities in our on-site classrooms. You will collaborate with general education teachers and families to ensure accessible, high-quality education and meaningful progress for every student.

The role emphasizes inclusive, anti-racist practices, ongoing professional development, and effective data-informed planning to meet students' diverse needs within a