Moderate/Severe Education Specialist

Education Specialist Qualifications Bachelor of Education required; Master's of Education preferred. California special education credential Three years of experience in special education. Broad knowledge of California special education requirements, laws, and compliance. Knowledge of current tools and techniques utilized throughout the state to assess and monitor student performance. Strong computer and technology skills including the ability to communicate about how educational technology tools can be utilized to assist student learning. Proficiency with California Special Education Information System (SEIS). Commitment to Heartwood Charter School’s mission, vision, and goals. Passion for working with students; ability to motivate and support students and staff in reaching high levels of academic success. Outstanding skills in creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders. A results-oriented, goal-driven, collaborative approach to work. Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with requirements of the Director or designee. Ability to efficiently interpret, manage and utilize multiple sets of data to best support student progress. Ability to develop and implement educational innovations resulting from school- and district-designed needs assessments. Ability to be flexible and revise priorities in accordance with provided requirements. Ability to interpret laws, rules, policies, practices, and procedures related to the District and special education. ASSIGNMENTS AND /DUTIES:

• Provide developmentally appropriate special education services to school sites. 
• Support IEP assessment activities, administrators, case managers, and specialists serving students in preschool through adult transition programs Attend, support, and manage complex IEP meetings to support all stakeholders and team members.
• Conduct and/or arrange formal and informal student assessment and participate in the development of students’ individual programs and services
• Collaborate with Special Ed Coordinator to conduct assessments and make recommendations for appropriate learning enhancements and/or mental health services for students with significant social-emotional and/or behavioral needs
• Coordinate and support special education staff relative to records keeping and compliance regarding special education & assigned duties Provide training and support school staff in prevention and proactive pre-referral activities, educationally related mental health services, and behavioral support systems
• Plan, coordinate and/or develop social-emotional and behavior supports for students; assist in the development of 504 plans, Individualized Educational Program (IEP), behavior supports, transition plans,, and counseling/mental health programs