Education Specialist 26/27 School Year Pool

Education Specialist 26/27 School Year Pool at The Cottonwood School Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/19/2026 Contact Melissa Calles Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $70,000 - $90,455 Annually Length of Work Year 190 Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation. Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities. Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity. At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled. Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Special Education, this position will provide instruction, assessment, and program planning for special education students with identified special educational needs. The fundamental purpose of this position is to adapt the content, methodology, and delivery of instruction to meet the needs of an eligible child and ensure the student's access to the general curriculum and rigorous educational standards adopted by the School and the State.

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Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential English Learner (EL) Authorization Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools) Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an independent study or charter school setting Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction Bridge Authorization Employment Requirements AB 2534 Verification Background Clearance Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test) I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required) Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for

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Copy of Credentials (If applicable) Transcripts (If applicable) 2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years) Requirements / Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential English Learner (EL) Authorization Basic proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Chat, or similar tools) Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an independent study or charter school setting Experience using educational technology platforms (e.g., LMS/SIS systems such as Pathways, Clever, or Google Classroom) to support instruction Bridge Authorization Employment Requirements AB 2534 Verification Background Clearance Tuberculosis Clearance (Risk Assessment or Skin Test) I-9 Verification (Appropriate US Work Permits as required) Complete Required Mandatory Trainings for

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Copy of Credentials (If applicable) Transcripts (If applicable) 2 Letters of Recommendation (dated within 2 years) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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