Education Specialist

Education Specialist Bilingual (Sp/Eng) Certificated

Overview

Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say a college degree is important for success in life fewer than 15 age 25 or older hold a bachelors degree. Voices CollegeBound Language Academies exists to change that.

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dualimmersion program. Every student regardless of home language graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.

Role Summary

Voices Academies Education Specialist (SPED) Teacher will be an inspiring and motivating educator who can work independently. Under the supervision of the Principal and Student Services Manager the Education Specialist is responsible for the success of students in the primary academic areas (reading writing language and/or math etc) through implementing Voices approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students classroom teachers parents and administration regarding student progress expectations goal etc. The Educational Specialist will have the responsibility in consultation with administration to design and implement curriculum develop schoolwide instructional strategies and administer assessments in an effort to best fit the needs of the schools target students. The SPED teacher will be responsible for managing the IEP caseload for students. To achieve our goals the Education Specialist will implement various instructional strategies and curricula in the following environments: Core classesIntervention classes Small group and oneonone student pull out.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Provides educational instruction as outlined in the IEP for identified individuals with exceptional needs and monitors the implementation of the IEP
• Provides leadership for ensuring full compliance with legal requirements as prescribed by federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act 1997 and IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act 2004 and State of California Education Code
• Uses the schools data analysis tools to drive instructional practices reteaching strategies and interventions
• Responds to student data on a weekly quarterly and yearly basis based on student need
• Provides accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities for assignments and testing as determined by the IEP team
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in assigned basic academic subject areas of reading writing and/or math etc.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment developing behavior support plans as needed
• Plan learning activities appropriate to subject(s) grade level(s) abilities and cultural background of individual students
• Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students which inspire academic achievement and an enthusiasm for learning
• Organize classroom systems/procedures/routines and manage student behavior to ensure students are fully engage in learning
• Establish a culture of high expectations and college preparation for all students
• Develop lesson plans consistent with Voices best practices & guidelines instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Motivate pupils to develop skills attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
• Challenge and accelerate ALL students no matter at what level they enter the classroom
• Develop and evaluate independent study programs

Assessing:

• Provides ongoing educational assessments and diagnosis of children for the purpose of identifying special learning problems and coordinates the development of individual instructional plans as appropriate for students identified with special needs
• Evaluates students abilities in basic academics for the purpose of assisting other personnel in the diagnosis of learning disorders development of remediation plans and/or student progress

• Administers standardized achievement tests interprets results to determine learners strengths and areas of need for initial annual and triennial assessments
• Drafts and writes professional and compliant IEPs as well as finalize the data in SEIS (affirm all IEPS)
• Establish procedures to process and place eligible students: develop screening programs in areas of academics and behavior; use data to determine eligibility for special education services; and provide researchbased instruction and interventions of increasing intensity of supports to benefit all students
• Coordinates referral and assessment procedures and facilitates the coordination of IEP team meetings and the implementation of special education services (Speech Occupational Therapy etc.

Collaboration:

• Work cooperatively with staff and parents toward resolution of mutual concerns
• Participate in daily gradelevel meetings and professional development
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development evaluation and revision of lessons units and programs
• Identify unique student needs and collaborates with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges
• Participates in various meetings (IEP SST Parent conference In service training Staff meetings etc)
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development gradelevel activities and schoolwide functions events and trips
• Collaborate with parents as educational partners and provides ability awareness as needed
• Coordinates special education services with regular school program for each individual with exceptional needs and monitors the implementation of the IEP

Professional Activities:

• Actively participate in professional development activities including retreats
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support Voices mission vision standards policies and procedures operating instructions confidentiality standards and the code of ethical behavior and teacher compact
• Motivate and organize parent involvement and foster strong school morale and academic achievement
• Provide students and their families with regular and timely information. Participate in parent conferences and provide regular progress reports as required
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health attitude and learning problems
• Represent the school and program to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive and professional image; interact with outside agencies as necessary
• Maintain and prepare reports and records regarding student matters as directed
• Mentor and coplan with Associate Teacher; keeping him/her informed of weekly plans and goals and evaluating Associate Teacher
• Keep anecdotal records about student behavior and progress for use when generating IEPs and in conferences with parents
• Prepares local state and federal reports or other documents as may be required for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
• Other duties as assigned

Voices Academies Education Specialist Teacher candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• CA Education Education Specialist Credential (Mild to Moderate) or eligible for emergency permit
• Valid bilingual authorization (BCLAD or equivalent BCC ELD or LDS etc.
• Knowledge of subject matter including California Common Core Standards
• Demonstrated passion for the mission vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from lowincome communities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Outstanding written speaking and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education social justice efficacy and equity
• Works well in a high pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Can work independently have flexibility and demonstrated success in building a dualimmersion curriculum
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Word and Google Apps

Working Conditions:

• Regular requirement to stand sit walk talk hear see read speak reach stretch with hands and arms stoop kneel and crouch
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional evening and or weekend work
• Occasional travel
• Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior To Employment: Once an offer has been extended a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final offer:

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Cleared criminal background check
• Valid TB Clearance

Key Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $60280 $88803 DOE
• Eligible for $10000 annual stipend $5000 signing bonus bonuses and stipends are taxable and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.
• Medical benefits
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Retirement plan

Employment:

• Reports directly to Principal Student Services Manager
• Permanent Salaried Exempt Position
• Position follows 11month calendar
• AtWill Agreement

If you have any questions about this position please contact our hiring team by email at . Thank you.

Voices CollegeBound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race creed color religion national origin ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation age physical or mental disability marital status citizenship status medical condition or any other legally protected status.