Special Education Specialist Independent Study
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Job Location:
Visalia, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Resource Teacher Special Education - Independent Study Part-time Position #2723
2026-2027 School Year
Valley Life Charter School - Job Description
Special Education Specialist
Independent Study Part-time
School Mission and Vision
VLCSs mission is to provide a rigorous educational program that emphasizes academics leadership and visual and performing arts (VAPA). The schools vision is to develop community leaders one student at a time by building character that supports core values such as trustworthiness respect responsibility fairness caring and citizenship. The instructional philosophy focuses on creating an environment where students are well-mannered leaders with exceptional listening skills and the school commits to educating the whole person by including social skills and character development alongside academics and arts training.1
Position Summary
The Part-Time Independent Study Educational Specialist provides individualized instruction and academic support to students enrolled in an independent study program ensuring they make progress toward academic goals while meeting program and compliance requirements. This role includes developing and implementing personalized learning plans monitoring student progress maintaining required documentation and collaborating with families and school staff to support student success. The Educational Specialist delivers differentiated instruction provides feedback on assignments and promotes student engagement and accountability while helping students build the skills necessary for independent learning in a flexible educational environment
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and facilitate the schools special education program
- Collaborate with teachers individually to identify the needs of students to set learning goals and targets and to problem solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students.
- Assist teachers with the collection of data analysis of data results and supports the sharing of findings with all staff.
- Review student achievement and assist with planning students in appropriate intervention and support services.
- Teach targeted literacy intervention to small groups of students daily using research-based strategies and resources.
- Assist students using software and materials related to literacy programs
- Meet regularly with the classroom teacher to plan instruction that correlates with the individual students needs or as requested by the classroom teacher.
- Model lessons with classroom teachers
- Attend professional development to enhance knowledge of pedagogy and content .
- Maintain and submit accurate and up-to-date management records of all students progress.
- Collaborate with staff in regards to SSTs IEPs and 504 plans
- Schedule and run IEP meetings
- Perform other duties and responsibilities related to literacy as assigned by supervisor.
- Establishing and maintaining a team philosophy
- Monitoring safety and security of students
- Assisting in development of organizational strategic plan
- Being involved in committees and task forces to support the schools mission
- All areas of special education including: behavior management techniques learning theories curriculum development and vocational development;
- Current laws and regulations pertaining to students with disabilities;
- A variety of appropriate assessment tools;
- Policies and procedures pertaining to the development and implementation of IEPs;
- Assessment practices and statistics relevant to the behavioral sciences;
- Special Education Laws and SELPA or district policies and procedures.
- Ability to: Coordinate services with the general education teacher & make suggestions for modifications/accommodations of core curriculum that targets students needs; Administer a variety of assessments; Utilize peer-reviewed research-based instructional strategies to plan educational programs; Write legally defensible IEPs aligned to state content standards; Implement each students IEP as it is written in accordance with the law; Provide students with specialized instruction based on their unique needs; Adhere to federal and state laws pertaining to students with special needs; Communicate effectively with general education teachers administrators and parents; Maintain student confidentiality; Exercise initiative; Possess good judgment. Responsibilities include: working und
Qualifications
- One of the following credentials; Emergency Resource Specialist Permit Mild to Moderate Support Needs Early Childhoold Special Education Education Specilaist Bridge - Mild to Moderate Support Needs Extensive Support Needs Extensive Support Needs
- Commitment to the mission and goals of the school
- Comprehensive knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development
- Demonstrated record of serving students and families in a culturally diverse learning environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with the schools stakeholders
- Proficient with technology and computers
- Entrepreneurial thinking and strategic vision
- Ability to communicate to multiple diverse constituencies
- Good judgment and compassion
- The belief that all students can learn at the speed of personal potential
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- First aid and CPR certified by the first day of employment
- Valid TB Clearance by the first day of employment
- Clear Criminal Background/Fingerprint Clearance
- Computer skills- proficiency in Word Excel and others as necessary
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:
- Commitment to work in an innovative entrepreneurial and mission-driven school environment
- Maintain professional appearance grooming and maturity establishing a desirable example for students.
- Tolerate high levels of stress
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen and be responsive to colleagues
funders administration Board of Directors and parents etc
- Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently and
exercising excellent judgment in making decisions.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; accuracy discretion and ability to work
independently as part of a team; flexibility and willingness to learn are essential.
- Apply common sense understanding of detailed multi-step instructions in a combination of written oral and diagrammatic form.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The 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 exposure to blood bodily fluids and tissue
- Occasional interaction with unruly children
- Occasional evening and or weekend work
- Occasional travel
- Willingness to be trained as needed
- Willingness to work a longer than traditional workday
- Must be able to work duties as assigned including evening events as needed
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Principal designee or other appropriate administrator
SALARY: See salary chart
- Appropriate placement on the Step and Column chart
- STRS
JOB TYPE:
Part-time - Hours will be determined on the Independent Study Schedule
HIRING PROCESS:
Applications taken on TalentEd. Please submit the following:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of introduction
- Copy of transcripts
- Credentials
- 3 Letters of reference
- EPI Skills assessment.
Because Valley Life is a Charter School with a focus on leadership they often look for these additional qualifications:
- Leadership Orientation: Ability to integrate the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into therapy.
- SEIS Proficiency: Experience with the Special Education Information System (SEIS) for managing IEPs.
- Clearances: * Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI Fingerprint clearance.
- Current TB (Tuberculosis) clearance.
- CPR and First Aid certification (often required by the first day of employment).
- Mobility: A valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance (as SLPs may sometimes travel between school sites or for home visits).
- Knowledge/Skills: Applicants must commit to the schools mission have a comprehensive knowledge of learning theories and curriculum development be proficient with technology/computers (Word Excel) and have the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. Entrepreneurial thinking strategic vision good judgment and compassion are also required
- Minimums: First aid and CPR certification valid TB Clearance and clear criminal background/fingerprint clearance are required by the first day of employment.
- Professional: Candidates must be committed to working in an innovative mission-driven environment be able to tolerate high levels of stress and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
