Education Specialist (SY 2026-27)

Essential Responsibilities:

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

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 or 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units of course work in a subject
• Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances

Knowledge of:

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