What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Education Specialist, 2026-27 **Signing Bonus position at East Bay Innovation Academy?
About East Bay Innovation Academy
East Bay Innovation Academy (EBIA) is a public charter school in Oakland, CA serving students in grades 6-8. Our mission is to prepare a diverse group of students to succeed in college and to become thoughtful, engaged citizens who are leaders and innovators in a 21st-century global world. Through personalization, project-based learning, and the integration of technology, EBIA engages students in meaningful work that develops the competencies necessary for success in college, career, and civic life.
Our collaborative, interdisciplinary model reflects the rich racial, cultural, and socio-economic diversity of Oakland. We serve a vibrant student body that is approximately 40% Hispanic/Latino, 27% Black, 16% White, and 8% Two or More Races. Our commitment to equity is central to our work: approximately 25% of our students are individuals with disabilities, and our student body reflects the rich linguistic diversity of Oakland, with a substantial portion of our community identifying as Multilingual Learners.
Position Overview & Reporting Structure
Under the supervision of the Lead Education Specialist, the Education Specialist manages a caseload of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), implements push-in and pull-out instructional models, and collaborates closely with teachers and instructional assistants to ensure accommodations and modifications are executed with fidelity. Working in partnership with school administrators, the Education Specialist bridges specialized academic support with trauma-informed, student-centered classroom practices.
Key Responsibilities
Manage an assigned caseload of IEPs, ensuring full compliance with IDEA, state SELPA regulations, and timeline mandates. Draft, facilitate, and execute comprehensive IEPs using the Special Education Information System (SEIS) platform.
Design and deliver high-rigor, differentiated academic instruction through push-in and pull-out service models to ensure equitable access to Common Core State Standards.
Administer standardized academic assessments (e.g., KTEA-4, WIAT-4) and diagnostic evaluations. Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to write comprehensive educational evaluation reports for IEP meetings.
Partner with general education teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and embed classroom accommodations, modifications, and universal design for learning (UDL) strategies across instructional environments.
Oversee the development and daily implementation of student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Utilize Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) frameworks and de-escalation techniques in partnership with the Culture and Climate team.
Systematically collect, track, and analyze student achievement data to monitor progress on quarterly IEP goals and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
Provide daily scheduling, guidance, and instructional direction for Instructional Assistants to support individualized student goals and classroom inclusion.
Maintain regular, transparent communication with families and caregivers, ensuring they are active, informed partners in their child’s educational progress and IEP planning.
Actively participate in Coordination of Services Team (COST) meetings, Student Study Teams (SST), and interdisciplinary care teams with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and school counselors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate or Extensive Support Needs) required. (Candidates holding a valid California Education Specialist Intern Credential or actively enrolled in an approved credentialing program will also be considered).
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in an urban public or charter school setting with middle school or adolescent learners preferred.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred to serve EBIA’s Multilingual Learner community effectively.