Education Specialist - Moderate/Severe - Central Valley ($6000 Hiring Bonus)

We are currently offering a $6000 hiring bonus for all new Education Specialists! THE OPPORTUNITY: Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree. What You Will Do: Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college Administer academic diagnostic tests Participate as a member of a team to identify the needs and specific goals and objectives of each child’s IEP Instruct students with IEPs for the purpose of developing appropriate academic and interpersonal skills Consult and articulate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education Participate in Student Study Team meetings and follow up plans as needed Collaborate with faculty to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom What You Will Bring: Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Ability and willingness to implement students’ IEPs Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment

Salary : $68,557 - $117,632