The Educational Specialist position reports to the Assistant Director of Special Education 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.
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
- Very 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
- Free wellness-related apps
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive mental health care platform
