What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Program Specialist (2025 / 26 School Year) position at Sage Oak Charter Schools?
NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR APPLICATION :
Letter of Introduction
Resume (Full Work History)
Letters of Recommendation : Three (3) current, professional letters (at least one from a direct supervisor)
Copy of Transcripts : Unofficial copies of all college / university transcripts
Credential Copy : Credential Copy (Proof of valid, current, and appropriate California teaching credential as a PDF print out from CTC (copy should reflect dates of issuance and expiration)
Special Education Program Specialist
Job Description
Reports To : Senior Director of Special Education (or designee)
FLSA Status : Exempt
School Classification : Certificated
Pay Schedule : $112,019 - $144,753
Work Schedule : 215 days / 12 months
Location : Onsite and Remote Office
Position Summary : Under the direction of the senior director of special education or designee, the program specialist supports the operations of the special education department and the general education departments within areas related to special education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Overarching Duties and Abilities for All Sage Oak Program Specialists :
Special Education Department Duties :
- Supports, trains, and delegates work to education specialists and related services providers.
- Trains and supports general education teachers in the area of special education
- Supports staff to prepare for complex IEP meetings that deal with eligibility, change of placement, dismissals, interim placements, additional assessments, and re-evaluations as necessary.
- Plans programs, coordinates curricular resources, and assists in evaluating the effectiveness of programs for individuals with exceptional needs
- Provides coordination, consultation, and program development
- Coordinates, assists and serves as a member, or as a designee for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Responsible for monitoring curriculum, materials, and methodology in his / her area(s) of expertise
- Serves as a resource in the identification, selection, and use of instructional materials
- Attends meetings, conferences, and professional development trainings
- Conducts research to support or update current school policies and develop new policies
- Supports the partnering with a comprehensive list of community providers in order to provide services to students in all areas of need and in all geographic areas the school serves
- Develops processes, protocols, procedures and methods for tracking student services, paperwork, and timelines to ensure compliance with education and special education laws
- Attends and provides consultation during Student Success Team (SST) and 504 meetings as requested by the education services coordinator
- Case manages a group of students
- Services students during normal business hours unless prior approval has been extended by supervisor
- Ability to service students in-home, if necessary
Oversight Responsibilities :
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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required
Education & Experience :
Other Qualifications :
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Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY :
Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, actual or perceived gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, age (40 and over), ethnicity, national origin or ancestry (including language use restrictions), citizenship, physical, intellectual or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), reproductive health decision-making, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), family or medical leave status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or a related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Employer's hiring and employment practices may exclude a candidate from consideration where bona fide occupational qualifications exist.
Salary : $112,019 - $144,753
