Education Specialist

The Education Specialist position reports to the SPED Program Manager and will be working with transitional aged students both in and out of jail. Students range from 15 - 22 years of age, with older adults possibly being served through 504 plans in the future. Collaborative team teaching, push in and pull out services are offered for incarcerated students enrolled in Five Keys Charter School and for non-incarcerated students at the schools’ community sites.

Requirements

• Differentiate academic curriculum to meet the needs of student population
• Create and build upon current curriculum to meet the needs of students based on their strengths
• Develop interpersonal professional relationships with students, teachers, staff and deputized staff
• Work both one on one and in an “push in” service model of special education service delivery
• Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and work in accordance to SELPA, state and federal law
• Collaborate and support general education teachers and other staff in implementation of all parts of a student’s IEP
• Case manage student records including maintaining up to date IEP files, inputting IEP information and maintain record of services received
• Stay informed of Special Education Law especially transition services
• Lead IEP meetings and help collaborate with the IEP team on a student’s goals and objectives in accordance to the student’s strengths and needs
• Administer academic diagnostic tests
• Coordinate with IEP team members in information gathering including diagnostic tests
• Maintain a safe environment for students, teachers, staff and self

Benefits

• Low monthly costs for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous time off
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• Retirement account 403(b)
• Annual reimbursements up to $100 towards gym membership, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs
• Annual athletic event participation and annual massages are reimbursed up to $50
• Wellness-related apps
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive mental health care platform