What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ed Specialist- Mild/Moderate Employment Pool position at Empower Language Academy?
The successful candidate will provide instruction, services, consultation, coordination, planning, evaluation and remediation for individuals with learning difficulties, at elementary level. The Education Specialist will consistently collaborate with other general educators on pre-referral interventions, in addition to providing referral and assessment services to the school/student community.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct a variey of programs, projects and activities related to special education.
Prescribe and implement behavior management techniques as appropriate.
Prepare reports, records, and files including, but not limited to student qualifications, dates of IEP meetings.
Monitor student progress and use data collection to support research-based instruction and to demonstrate student achievement.
Communicate with charter school personnel to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information related to special education.
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university
California Education Specialist Instruction Credential
CLAD or BCLAD or equivalent
NCLB compliant
Learning Center experience preferred
Spanish-speaking preferred (at least basic communication skills)
Knowledge of:
Special Education instruction practices and law
Response to Intervention theory
The following materials are required for a completed application packet: 1. Certificated Application 2. A personal cover letter by the applicant (see description below) 3. Resume 4. THREE letters of recommendation 5. Copy of California teaching credential 6. Transcripts (must show Bachelor's Degree awarded) 7. Evidence of CLAD , BCLAD or Bilingual Authorization in Spanish (Bilingual Preferred)
