Education Specialist (Sy 2023-24)

Basic Function:

Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Utilize assessment results in developing IEP goals and objectives
• Plan and direct a variety of programs, projects, and activities as it relates to special education
• Plan, lead, and participate in IEP meetings to review the student’s achievement and progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives
• Providing direct instruction/support to students whose needs were identified in an IEP developed by the IEP team
• Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
• Providing emphasis on meeting state requirements for a diploma, college admission, and preparation for adult life
• Providing technical expertise to teachers and staff as it relates to serving students with IEPs
• Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
• Provide an environment of effective classroom management and student efficacy
• Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
• Plan and deliver rigorous and differentiated lessons
• Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
• Provide consultation to school staff and parents which may relate to student assessment, specialized instruction or behavior management
• Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned
• Demonstrate teaching strategies and utilizing materials considered appropriate and effective
• Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data to progress monitor and report on meeting IEP goals
• Use data to inform student support
• Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
• Coordinate results of assessments with service providers and Director of Special Education and Wellness to prepare a multi-disciplinary team report at each initial or triennial review
• Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities

Other Duties

• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid California Education Specialist Credential with English Learner Authorization
• Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances

Knowledge of:

• Leadership development practices and effective supervision
• Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievement
• Adult learning principles and change management theory
• California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scope
• Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry
• Culturally-responsive pedagogy
• Local, state, and federal laws as it relates to special education

Skills and Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Implement collaborative and team building processes
• Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills
• Guide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habits
• Motivate, inspire and engage students
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Provide timely and actionable feedback
• Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
• Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
• Use and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
• Work effectively across diverse communities
• Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities

Physical and Mental Demands

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Seeing to observe and read materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Hearing and speaking to communicate
• Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment
• Mental acuity

Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy

Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.

For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:

Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator
99 Linden Street
Oakland, CA 94607
email: [email protected]
Phone: 510-830-3780 x115
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