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- Instruct and serve students whose needs have been identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) developed by the IEP team
- Inform and assist students with disabilities and their parents
- Consult on resource information and material regarding students with disabilities to parents and general education staff members
- Coordinate special education services with the regular school programs for each student with disabilities enrolled in the resource program
- Monitor student progress on a daily basis
- Co-Plan/ Co-Teach/Direct Service Model
- Provide behavior support, basic academic skills, organization and study skills, social skills, and use of cognitive strategies
- Organize classroom systems/procedures and manage student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
- Establish an environment where students are excited about learning and preparing for college
- Prepare lesson plans for substitutes, if needed
- Build strong relationships with students and parents
- Communicate with parents/guardians on a weekly basis
- Identify each student's areas for improvement and work with the student, family, and internal resources to suggest options for improvement
- Provide continual assessment of student progress, maintain student records and portfolios, and complete assigned paperwork in provided timeframes
- Collaborate with the teachers to meet the needs of all students
- Attend and participate in Academic Success Team, Parent/Teacher Advisory Council, and other school-based meetings and activities
- Perform disseminated leadership duties
- Attend and implement professional development training throughout and beyond the school year
- Detail-oriented when tracking students' grades, attendance, etcetera
- Work with the Principal, Assistant Principal, and the Director of Professional Development to ensure teaching methods are directed towards meeting and surpassing the standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Possession of a valid Preliminary or Clear Education Specialist Instruction Credential OR
- University Internship Credential eligible (Intern eligibility letter required) OR
- Qualification for a permit if the applicant does not possess a credential is required. PUC Schools can further advise on qualifications after an application has been submitted
- Satisfy Basic Skills Requirement (met through coursework and/or passing scores on standardized tests i.e., CBEST, SAT, ACT, etc.)
- Solid knowledge of the subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks and assessments
- Previous experience and knowledge of State and Federal guidelines for Special Education
- Knowledge of diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnicity, and gender orientation
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
- Must be flexible and team-oriented
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position
- This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
- Our benefits include:
- Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
- STRS and other Retirement Plan Options
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing Professional Development
Inclusion Specialist - Pacoima, United States - PUC Schools
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
PUC Inspire Charter Academy - Pacoima, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range
$65, $115,669.00 Salary
Job Shift
10 Month
Job Category
Certificated - Teachers
Description
Organization Overview
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the success of our students and through inspiring them to uplift our communities now and forever and through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.
The Team Member we are searching for
The ideal Inclusion Specialist believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.
What you will need to accomplish:
What do we require from you?
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Compensation & Benefits:
PUC Schools is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.