What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Envision Education?

Job Description

Envision Education seeks Learning Specialists for the 25-26 School Year to support students in our full-inclusion Special Education program. Located in the heart of downtown Oakland in a historic building, Envision Academy is building the future of a college prep education for all. Join this exciting and transformational team!

In addition to the base salary, this opportunity includes :

an annual $5,000 Special Education supplement
a potential one-time $5,000 signing bonus
an annual $3,500 MA supplement for candidates with a MA degree
potential school transformation bonus, and credential bonus

WHO WE ARE

Our mission is to transform the lives of students - especially those who will be the first in their family to attend college - by preparing them for success in college, career, and life. Envision Education currently operates four small schools in San Francisco, Oakland, and Hayward, as well as a national educational consulting firm called Envision Learning Partners. Envision Education has made an explicit commitment to becoming an exemplar network of schools with an instructional and cultural vision rooted in an anti-racist and pro-Black framework. The following represents Envision Schools’ vision for 21st-century skills, character traits, and cognitive and social-emotional skills that learners need for success in college, career, and life.

Knowledge and Love of Self and Land

Collectivism

Critical Thinking

Self Determination

Criticality

Leadership

WHO YOU ARE

You are equity-focused. You are unapologetic about your deeply held belief that all children can achieve. You believe that anti-racist and pro-Black practices and frameworks are essential to change the status quo for all students.

You are collaborative. You make decisions in partnership with others, focused on what is best for the students.

You are invested in our core values. You hold high expectations for the entire school community. You examine your own biases in your pursuit of equity for all.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Principal the Learning Specialist will lead students in an academic vision of success that focuses on each student's IEP goals, Envision’s graduate profile, and college / career readiness.

Lead case management of students with IEP's.

Train and provide direction and guidance to assigned Instructional Assistants.

Coordinate service providers and create schedules of service minutes that meet each students’ IEP requirements.

Collaborate with School Psychologist and Associate Director Special Education to conduct assessments, prepare IEP reports, and ensure procedural rights.

Create and modify lesson, unit, and instruction plans.

Implement accommodations, and modifications to ensure students’ learning success in general education classrooms.

Regularly analyze student data and devise strategies to improve instruction

Build strong relationships with families

Lead IEP teams, and facilitate IEP meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED : Valid California Teaching Credential or out of state equivalent with ability to transfer required.

Commitment to the mission of Envision Education.

Commitment to anti-racist and pro-Black leadership in the workplace.

A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree.

Demonstrated success working with parents and families, especially Black, African American, Latine / a / o / x, and immigrant families.

Once hired, continuous current California residency.

Receptiveness to feedback and desire to continuously improve to meet outcomes.

Studies have shown that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply if they do not meet every one of the qualifications. We are interested in finding values-aligned educators and leaders from a variety of backgrounds. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and questions as part of your cover letter.

LOCATION

This position is onsite at our school campus located in the heart of downtown Oakland in a historic building.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Annual starting salary range of $63,672 - $102,546 dependent upon years of aligned experience and credentials.

Additional Supplements for :

Special Education : $5,000

Second Credential : $500

Masters Degree : $3,500

Doctorate : $2,000

Board Certification : $5,000

Lead Learning Specialist (SPED) : $10,000

Additional Leadership Stipends for :

Instructional Lead Team : $5,000

Grade Level Lead Team : $5,000

Summer Professional Development : $250 / day

BENEFITS

Access to ongoing opportunities for learning, professional, and leadership opportunities throughout the calendar year.

Excellent Optional Flexible Benefits Plan including dependent care, medical care, pet insurance, parking, and commuter benefits.

Excellent health benefits package with employer contribution to benefits.

Paid sick and personal necessity leave.

Life Insurance at no cost to the employee.

Retirement system from CalSTRS.

403b Plan.

If you are offered this position, your compensation will be determined based on the schedule outlined by Envision Education and Envision United’s CBA.

As an equal opportunity employer, we believe deeply in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all people. Envision Education recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, and the many other characteristics that make us diverse.

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Salary : $63,672 - $102,546

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