Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate K-8

Requirements / Qualifications

• Copy of Transcript

• English Learner Authorization

• Resume

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential

• Mild/Moderate
  OR University Intern Credential

• Mild/Moderate

Job Summary

Job Summary

DEFINITION: Under the immediate direction of the Directors of Special Education, provide comprehensive specialized academic services to students in a school setting based on Individualized Education Program, addressing their unique needs and supporting their participation in educational activities.

Provides consultation and support for school site teams who have special needs students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education classrooms for the majority of their school day. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. However, incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties to address needs of the school and change practices Case management of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including the development and monitoring of goals, interventions and services.

Assists general education teachers and special education support staff in adapting curriculum for special needs students and provides modified curriculum and resources as needed by school site teams. Creates schedules to ensure all specialized academic instructional minutes are being met. Meets all IEP deadlines: progress reports, addendum IEPs, annual IEPs, triennials and initial IEPs.

Collaborates with related service providers (i.e. SLP, OT, etc.), as needed, in order to develop and/or update student IEPs. Provides meeting invitations for all types of IEP meeting and communicates with parents and/guardians.

Attends IEP's and staff/parent meetings of students with special needs in general education classrooms, as requested. Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support academic achievement in the general education setting. Conducts ongoing training for regular and special education teachers and instructional assistants regarding inclusive education practices, curriculum modifications and behavior interventions for special needs students in general edu

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