What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist Grades K-5: Mild/Moderate position at Los Angeles County Office of Education?
Job Summary
Special Education Department’s Vision: Through positive collaboration and celebration of individuality, we strive to foster self-awareness, build confidence, and promote meaningful participation for each student. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: The role of Education Specialist at the R. Roger Rowe Elementary School is to case-manage students with disabilities. This includes facilitating each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) by providing instruction, supervising the work of instructional aides, and collaborating with teachers and other service providers. Our Education Specialists are expected to be familiar with conducting academic achievement assessments, developing IEPs, and leading IEP meetings. Education Specialists must also use data to monitor progress throughout the year and make adjustments to student programs when indicated. Additionally, Education Specialists may address functional or vocational skills, social and mainstreaming opportunities, and/or maladaptive behaviors. Our Special Education team works closely with each other to integrate a variety of perspectives and professional expertise to provide services to students with disabilities. Collaboration between Special Education staff, general education teachers, and administrators is critical to providing a supportive environment for each student in our care.
Requirements / Qualifications
Current valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential with Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential(or equivalent credential type) and CLAD/English Learner Authorizations. Out-of-state applicants must have a corresponding credential/license and obtain the appropriate California credentials. Required application documents are listed below and must be submitted with the online application in PDF format.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS: This position is open to all qualified candidates. We do not accept any faxed, emailed, or mailed documents. A completed online application is required to be considered. Please attach all required attachments in PDF format. See REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS. This District's policy is that employment will be to the successful candidate contingent upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screening test, finger clearance with the Department of Justice and FBI, and a current verification of a negative T.B. test or x-ray. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection status. Please check your email as to the next step in the recruitment process.
- Copy of Transcript (reflecting degree/major and any postgraduate coursework - if you have multiple sets of transcripts, combine them all into one PDF file and upload)
- Credential Copy (or letter from the university stating anticipated credential type and issuance date)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters of Recommendation-preferably within the last year and at least one from a direct supervisor)
- Resume
- Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate
Comments and Other Information
The District is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. The District prohibits discrimination against any employee, intern, volunteer, or applicant for employment on account of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability as defined by federal and state law, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, reproductive health decision making, age (over 40), political affiliation, military or veteran status, domicile, or membership and/or participation in an employee organization as defined by the Educational Employment Relations Act.
Rancho Santa Fe School District
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
3/24/2025
Contact
Rita Coss
858-756-1141 117
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$62,700 - $100,335 (Highest Step 9 with 9 years of experience)
Length of Work Year
2025-2026 School Year; 184 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary : $62,700 - $100,335
