Education Specialist
- Extensive Support Needs/Moderate to Severe 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars 205 North Maple Avenue, Rialto, CA 92335 $66,984
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time Altus Academy 20 reviews $66,984
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time Job Overview Under general supervision plans and provides individual and group instruction to students with moderate to severe special needs.
The teacher will provide instruction, assessment and program planning for special education students with primary learning disabilities, moderate to severe intellectual disability, attention deficit and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, and serious emotional disturbances; monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services; serving as a resource for students, parents, and district personnel; while working within a self-contained classroom. What you'll do Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans (IEP) within established lesson plans. Advises parents and/or legal guardians, and student school district of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment. Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents/guardians, district and administration. Create and submit lesson plans to school principle no later than Wednesday for the upcoming week of instruction. Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents/guardians, and districts for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school and district improvement plan. Directs aids/paraprofessionals, and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students. Monitors students' behavior/activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings (e.g. IEP, Department Meetings, Weekly Staff meetings) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Must be able to work from 7:30a.m. to 3:30p.m., Monday through Friday. Prepares a variety of written materials in a timely manner per policy (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEP's, behavior reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements. Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction. Work on various projects during the summer. Assist with various projects throughout the year with colleagues and administration, as needed. Prepare a distribute syllabus to parents at the beginning of each semester, prepare timely progress reports every 6 weeks, and prepare timely report cards every 18 weeks, by due dates to be distributed to parents timely. Respond within 24 hours to student, parent and Altus Academy staff inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during the regular work week. Keep detailed and current documentation for parent/student conferences. (i.e.: behavior log notes, IEP goals log, individual students IEP folder; which includes student work samples for each goal). Create a master calendar at the beginning of each semester for annual and triennial IEP meeting dates. Administer subject specific testing for each student to measure progress of IEP goals (i.e.: initial assessment test at the beginning of school year, and testing prior to triennial and annual IEP meetings). Must possess vigorous classroom management skills. (i.e.: clear and concise classroom rules, engaging lessons, must walk around during class instruction to ensure both students and aids are working on concepts of lessons). Requirements and Qualifications CPR/First Aid Certification Credential Copy Driver's License Copy Fingerprint Clearance Letter(s) of Recommendation NCLB Compliance Resume TB Screening Result Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Moderate/Severe or University OR Education Specialist Instruction Credential
- Extensive Support Needs OR Intern Credential
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Moderate/Severe Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$66,984.00
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
