Education Specialist, Nonpublic School

This position provides direct instruction to a multi-grade class of up to 12 students at CPI’s Non-Public School in Santa Rosa, using a relational, trauma-informed approach to implement curriculum according to the learning styles of each individual student.  

SCHEDULE: 205 work days per calendar year including professional development, Regular School Year (RSY), and Extended School Year (ESY).  Follows the Santa Rosa City Schools Academic Calendar.

CPI is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment. Our staff represent our community and persons with lived experience in the areas in which we serve. Our goal is to employ a workforce that supports racial equity, values differences, and celebrates unique perspectives.  Everyone is welcome at CPI.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Broad background, extensive knowledge and practical application of principles, practices, methods and strategies applicable to students with emotional disabilities, history of trauma, and/or mild to moderate disabilities.

• Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize, and deliver a variety of instructional strategies.

• Expresses ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.

• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with school districts, students, teachers, staff, and parents.

• Knowledge of interagency relationships and effective methods of program coordination.

• Knowledge of laws, codes, and regulations as they relate to special education and the IEP process.

• Personal qualities of leadership, integrity, fairness, optimism, self-confidence, and persistence.

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred, but not mandatory 

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

Mild to Moderate Special Education Credential, OR:A Bachelor’s Degree in an area that qualifies for a Provisional Intern or Short-Term Intern Permit.  CPI offers partial tuition reimbursement for Intern Credential programs.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare, track, and facilitate direct academic instruction to students.

• As each student’s case manager (maximum of 12 students), work as a member of a multidisciplinary team for each student’s academic goals and objectives as outlined in their Individual Education Program (IEP),  
• Evaluate, track and enter data into SEIS, such as quarterly progress updates, present levels, transition services, and proposed goals.  In IEP meetings, education specialists report out all applicable updates to the IEP team.  
• Develop transition plans to support students identify and participate in targeted college and career activities, and development of life skills.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate academic  reports, records and files on individual students.
• Assist in identifying, developing and implementing appropriate use of resources for instructional application.
• Maintain effective working relationships with school districts and provide information and support to parents and families as appropriate.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all students, while adhering to all applicable laws, codes, and school district policies.  
• Perform related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs (supplies)

• Prolonged sitting and working on a computer and telephone.

NOTICE: This job description is provided as a general summary of common job duties performed by individuals assigned this job title. It is not all-inclusive, nor is it intended to create a contract, written or implied, between employees and Child Parent Institute, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship that exists between employees and Child Parent Institute. As a condition of employment, all agency employees are expected to perform job duties assigned by agency management even when such duties are not included in their job description. CPI is an equal opportunity employer.