Job Summary

Job Summary

We are accepting applications for immediate opportunities and for the 2024-25 school year! $6,000 hiring bonus! Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As a Special Education instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree. THE OPPORTUNIITY: The Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Needs instructs students with Individualized Education Plans in an inclusive environment. This role works directly within a school site and collaborates regularly with Special Education staff and may work with outside consultants and district personnel as needed. What You Will Do: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Administer academic assessments, write the academic assessment reports and present at IEP meetings Consult and communicate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education Collaborate with faculty to ensure that student modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom Assist with the development of the master schedule to plan for all student IEP needs. Meet the minimum IDEA requirements related to case management Input weekly IEP service tracking and meet all IEP timelines Maintain a high level or rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core standards. Develop progress monitoring t

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Education, Credentials and Experience: - Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred - Valid/current Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate) or intern eligible (met the prerequisites to enroll) - 2 years working with students with special needs in an educational setting strongly preferred

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Education, Credentials and Experience: - Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred - Valid/current Special Education Credential (Mild/Moderate) or intern eligible (met the prerequisites to enroll) - 2 years working with students with special needs in an educational setting strongly preferred

Comments and Other Information

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.