Anticipated Education Specialist- 2026-2027 School Year Pool

JOB TITLE: Education Specialist

POSITION DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Site Administrator and the Director of Special Education, provides instruction, assessment and program planning for Special Education students; monitors and evaluates student progress and behavior; researches, obtains and provides instructional materials for Special Education services; serves as informational resource for students, parents, teachers and /or other District personnel; works within a self-contained classroom and within the general education classroom to ensure students individual needs are being met.

Essential Job Functions

Initial Referrals:

• Informs parents of the need to file a written request for assessment when a verbal request is made
• Provides assistance in completing this written request when necessary
• Submits initial referral requests to District Office Secretary immediately, upon receipt.
  
  

• Assists in the development of the assessment plan (SELPA 8) and in the identification of a students individual needs through assessments
• Provides results of academic achievement assessments to District Psychologist at least 5 days prior to IEP meeting
  
  

• Provides direct instruction to Special Education students as outlined in the IEP either in a self-contained classroom or in the general education classroom
• Assists and directs Teaching Assistants in delivering instructional support to students within the classroom
• Arranges and coordinates IEP team meetings with School Secretary, Site Principal and District Office, ensuring that all necessary timelines are met; these responsibilities may be allocated to a Site IEP Chair, if applicable
• Develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students found eligible for Special Education
• Ensures IEP is complete, accurate and that a complete copy is provided to parents with the original going to the District Office no later than 10 days past the IEP meeting date
• Notifies District Office when parent translation is needed
• Coordinates, consults and collaborates with Administrators, general education classroom Teachers, Psychologists, Program Specialists, support staff, outside agencies and parents regarding instructional planning for Special Education students and implementation of IEP
• Provides in-service training for school site staff as necessary
• Reports any concerns regarding the implementation of the IEP to the Site Administrator
• Evaluates student progress, obtains and monitors necessary records including grades, progress reports and documentation of progress towards goals indicating student academic performance, behavior performance and attendance; takes appropriate actions as indicated by this data
• Recommends revisions of IEP when necessary
• Writes Behavior Support Plans and monitors behavioral interventions as necessary utilizing positive behavior strategies
• Assists parents in understanding their rights, the special education process and procedures; offers and/or provides a copy of the Parent Rights prior to or at each IEP team meeting
• Provides the necessary information to the Site/District Testing Coordinator for all State/District assessments
• Attends and participates in District and site level meetings as appropriate
  
  

• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid CA credential authorizing mild/moderate -OR- learning handicapped, CLAD or BCLAD (Spanish) authorization, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) compliant, Added authorization in: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blind, Orthopedically Impaired, Other Health Impairment, and Traumatic Brain Injury (or willingness to obtain added authorizations during first year of employment)
  
  

• Credential Copy
• English Learner Authorization (CLAD or embedded EL)
• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) minimum within last 12 months with one from a direct supervisor)
• Transcripts