Elementary School Education Specialist - Alameda, United States - The Academy of Alameda

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    Job Description

    Job DescriptionSalary:

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Exemption Status: Exempt

    Supervisor: SPED Services Manager

    Summary of Position:

    The Academy of Alameda is seeking a highly qualified special education teacher committed to serving a diverse student body. This is a K-5, Special Education position. Qualified teachers should have experience with providing intensive reading support to students, as well as familiarity with IEP goals and data collection.

    Our special education teachers work as part of a dynamic team that includes close collaboration with general education teachers and support staff to deliver targeted instruction, accommodations and support services. There is a strong focus on collaborative teaching and case management (including partnering with parents/guardians).

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide Specialized Academic Instruction for approximately 22 elementary school students in one-on-one or small group sessions through a distance learning program, focused primarily on intensive reading intervention.
    • Experience with Orton-Gillingham, PAF, or Fountas and Pinnell highly preferred
    • Document student attendance and briefly summarize weekly scope of the work with each student.
    • Attend staff meetings, weekly meetings with the Director of Special of Education and weekly COST meetings.
    • Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and/or any parent/guardian concerns.

    Job Qualifications

    Credential Requirements

    • California Teaching Credential: Education Specialist- Mild/Moderate (preferred), or
    • Any valid CA Teaching Credential, or
    • Valid CA Substitute Permit
    • *Bachelor's Degree & Passing score of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

    *If you don't have a valid CA teaching credential an emergency permit must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment

    Other Pre-Hire Requirements

    • TB Test
    • Live Scan

    Time Commitment

    • 40-hour work week
    • Hours: M-F, 8:15am-4:15pm

    Compensation

    Competitive based on education level & experience