What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Specialist - Mild/Moderate - 2025/2026 School Year position at Bonsall Elementary School?
Job Summary
Special Educator, known as an Education Specialist, is a full-time position that reports to the Principal. The Education Specialist will work with a school site and will be responsible for managing the IEP caseload for students who require special education services as outlined in their IEPs. The role of the Education Specialist is to improve student outcomes through targeted academic and behavioral support.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
BONSALL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Description
Title : Educational Specialist- Mild / Moderate
Department : Special Education
Reports To : Principal / Director of Special Education
Under supervision of the Principal / Director of Special Education, this person is required to provide appropriate educational support to individuals with exceptional needs.
EDUCATION
Valid California Teaching Credential with Mild / Moderate Certification.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Provides a physical and emotional environment, which is conducive to learning
- Monitor progress in the Resource Specialist program and in the regular classroom of the individuals on a regular basis
- Utilize teaching methods which are varied, appropriate, flexible, stimulating, creative, democratic and which encourage independence, logical thinking and individual expression
- Maintains proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport
- Attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for all Resource students and others when appropriate
- Participate as a member of the IEP or Student Study Team (SST), when appropriate
- Conduct appropriate assessments for the identification and review of students with special needs
- Help parents to understand their child's academic abilities, including strengths and weaknesses
- Develop appropriate goals and objectives for IEPs aligned with the state standards
- Evaluate progress towards goals
- Provide services to students according to their IEP
- Function as a case manager for students on the caseload including developing the IEP
- Develop and maintain records for students on the caseload
- Attend site and district staff meetings
- Order equipment and materials for the Resource Program
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Provide clear communication about students, including strategies, to parents and general education students
- Maintain positive working relationships with staff members through collaboration, consultation and cooperation
- Other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE OF
Current best practices in Special Education
California State Curriculum Standards
Assessment tools and correct administration and interpretation
ABILITIES
Plan and deliver an effective instructional program; adapt the curriculum and materials to meet the individual needs of students; analyze and interpret test scores for the purpose of determining eligibility and individual goals; effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to use computer software to assist the program; use proper English; understand and follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with others; communicate well; keep all appropriate school-related information and knowledge confidential.
LICENSES / OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California Teaching Credential
Mild / Moderate Certification
Experience and strong organizational skills are desirable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
This vacancy is for Bonsall Elementary School.
