What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Specialist position at Partners in Special Education, Inc.?
Starting Pay Range
$34.00 - $42.00 - HourlyDepending on experience
Job Description:
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*
Provide instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a special education program.
Tutor individual and small groups of students, reinforcing language and reading concepts.
Administer and score individual and group tests.
Schedule IEP meetings, coordinating schedules with parents, general education teacher(s), administrator, and all appropriate special education staff.
Conduct IEP meetings.
Communicate and coordinate special needs evaluation and testing with speech teacher, psychologist, and other service providers.
Communicate with parents regarding individual student progress and conduct.
Maintain progress records and record progress toward IEP goals.
Record progress within the independent study program.
Perform other duties in support of the Special Education Specialist program.
Support other academic programs offered within the independent study program.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Special Education Specialist Certificate or ability to obtain Mild/Moderate Certificate.
Ability to teach students of grades K-12.
Ability to work with children of all ages.
Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies.
Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to make skillful decisions.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to operate a PC computer, word processor, copier, FAX, and other office machines.
Education and Experience:
BA/BS Degree
Valid California Teaching Credential in Special Education (Mild/Moderate)
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Salary : $34 - $42