Education Specialist Teacher (Dorothy Kirby School)

About the Employer

Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family.

We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region's two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications.

We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses "A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do."

Job Summary

Job Summary

RESPONSIBILITES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Under the direction of the principal or site administrator, provide specialized academic instruction to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) through an inclusive collaborative teaching model. The Education Specialist Teacher (EST) is responsible for ensuring student IEP's are implemented with fidelity regarding the provision of specialized academic instruction minutes, data collection, student accommodations, support services, and assessments.

The EST is responsible for case management of students with IEP's including implementation, interpretation and reporting of academic assessments in preparation for IEP's. Additionally, the EST will collaborate with the teachers and para-educators in the delivery of services, progress reporting. The EST will provide support and guidance in the data collection and IEP goal and objective tracking.

The EST will provide instruction through a learning center model focused on the delivery of specialized academic instruction across educational settings. The learning center model is multi-modal and may include: direct instruction, co-teaching and pull-out to the learning center. Responsibilities include: development of lesson plans for direct instruction, encouraging student progress through inclusive learning environments; delivering meaningful and differentiated instructional content aligned to the Common Core State Standards; supporting a classroom culture conducive to positive relationships; and engaging parents and families through caring and consistent communication. The EST, along with the entire LACOE learning community, will focus on developing a culture of care in collaboration with partner agencies, parents and stakeholders.

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Requirements / Qualifications

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credential with document number to their application. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential. See below for step-by-step instructions.): •Must hold a valid California teaching credential. Applicants must hold the following credentials: o Must hold a valid CA Education Specialist Mild/Moderate o In addition to the Mild/Moderate, a valid CA Education Specialist Moderate/Severe is preferred • In addition, candidates must hold a CLAD (Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application.

All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application.

Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Three current (must be within 12 months) signed and dated letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from your most current supervisor. • A letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number.

Steps to follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: • Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on "Search for an Educator" • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. • Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.

• Letter of Introduction

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Must include 3 dated and signed letters of recommendations.)

• Resume

Comments and Other Information

LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.

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