About the Employer
About the Employer
Rex and Margaret Fortune School of Education is a comprehensive education system including, non-profit preschools, a network of tuition-free, public charter schools (TK-12th), and a school of education with a masters programs and educator preparations programs accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. in Sacramento/San Bernardino County. We prepare students for college starting in preschool Transitional Kindergarten in San Bernardino and Sacramento Counties and are focused on closing the African American achievement gap.

Our Mission
To graduate high achieving students of good character prepared for college and citizenship in a democratic society.

Our Vision
To prepare teachers for service in public schools with competence and sensitivity that will enable them to develop students to their fullest potential.

Our Approach
At Fortune School our education philosophy is The Five Pillars1) High Expectations, 2) Choice and Commitment, 3) More Time, 4) Focus on Results, 5) Citizenship. We follow this philosophy in all our academic programs in service to the wide range of people we serve from preschool to masters.
Job Summary
The Education Specialist is responsible for providing quality instruction to students with various disabilities. Specialist is responsible for implementing curriculum to ensure that students are successful in academics, develop interpersonal skills and participate in activities of daily living; responsible for documenting student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress and goal.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Valid California Teaching Credential - Special Education (Mild/Moderate) Credential Required.
Appropriate certification for teaching English Language Learners
Three or more years' experience serving students with special needs.
Comments and Other Information
Fortune School of Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.