Cra International Inc.

Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate K-8

Laguna Niguel, California · Director · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 45 days ago

Customer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptability

About the role

This role integrates California's CTE Model Curriculum Standards with our mission to foster hands-on learning, ecological literacy, and stewardship.
The teacher will guide middle school students through standards-based, project-driven agricultural studies while delivering engaging garden-based science and sustainability lessons to elementary students.
Essentia l functions include but are not limit ed to the following:

Creates schedules to ensure all specialized academic instructional minutes are being met
Collaborates with related service providers (i.e. SLP, OT, etc.), as needed, in order to develop and/or update student IEPs

One year of experience in programs for children with disabilities
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Regularly required to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Principles, theories, techniques, and strategies pertaining to the teaching and instruction of students with disabilities
Practices, trends, fiscal and legal aspects, affecting all inclusion programs
Child growth and development and behavior characteristics of child experiencing learning challenges
Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques, and methods, and conflict resolution procedures
Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the community
Effective listening and communication
Collaboration, Adaptability Creativity
Plan, organize, and coordinate full inclusion program at all grade/age levels throughout the district
Supervise in the development of strategies for curriculum modifications
Evaluate and analyze complex problems, issues, and concerns, and recommend appropriate alternative solutions
progress reports, addendum IEPs, annual IEPs, triennials and initial IEPs

Meets all IEP deadlines: progress reports, addendum IEPs, annual IEPs, triennials and initial IEPs

Medical/dental/vision coverage
Employer paid life insurance,
Induction program reimbursement and mentor
Paid sick leave
Paid personal leave
403 (b) retirement
Case management of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including the development and monitoring of goals, interventions and services
Assists general education teachers and special education support staff in adapting curriculum for special needs students, and provides modified curriculum and resources as needed by school site teams
Attends IEP's and staff/parent meetings of students with special needs in general education classrooms, as requested
Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to support academic achievement in the general education setting
Models teaching strategies and techniques for regular and special education teachers and instructional assistants for special needs students in general education classroom
Provides consultation and support for parents of special needs students in general education classroom and helps to facilitate positive collaboration between parents and school site teams

Community Roots Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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