What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPED Education Specialist - High School position at Oakland School for the Arts?
Join the dynamic and culturally rich community at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), a distinguished charter school nestled in the heart of an urban environment, renowned for its innovative approach in merging the arts with a rigorous academic framework. Serving approximately 800 students from grades 6-12, OSA is dedicated to fostering both artistic expression and academic excellence. We operate as an independent LEA under the El Dorado County Charter SELPA, implementing a full-inclusion model where students spend their day in general education and arts classes.
We are seeking a full-time High School Education Specialist to support our Special Education program for grades 6-8. In this role, you will collaborate closely with general education teachers, providing in-class (push-in) and individualized (pull-out) support to ensure student success. Our curriculum is rooted in integration - across academic subjects and the arts - and collaboration is essential, as our students are fully included in all aspects of learning.
Reporting to the Director of Special Education, the Education Specialist will provide instruction, assessment, and program planning for students with mild to moderate disabilities, including specific learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, and emotional disturbances. This position focuses on adapting content, methodology, and instructional delivery to ensure students have full access to the general curriculum and the rigorous educational standards set by OSA and the State of California. Join the dynamic and culturally rich community at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA), a distinguished charter school nestled in the heart of an urban environment, renowned for its innovative approach in merging the arts with a rigorous academic framework. Serving approximately 800 students from grades 6-12, OSA is dedicated to fostering both artistic expression and academic excellence. We are proud to share that we continue to have an over 90% staff retention rate. You can learn more about OSA by watching this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS5Gf4NldnI.
- California Teaching Credential – Special Education or Multiple Subject or Single Subject with English Learner Authorization.
- EdJoin Certificated Application (Resume will not be accepted in lieu of application).
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- (3) Letters of Professional Reference
Salary : $65,607 - $81,549