JOB SUMMARYThe Educational Specialist position reports to the Director of Special Education and will be working with transitional aged students both in and out of jail. Students range from 15 - 22 years of age, with older adults possibly being served through 504 plans in the future. Collaborative team teaching, push in and pull-out services are offered for incarcerated students enrolled in Five Keys Charter School and for non-incarcerated students at the schools’ community sites. This position may support sites throughout multiple counties in the region.We are looking for someone who insists on maintaining a positive attitude and enjoys supporting a diverse group of people. If this job is for you, you are flexible in a dynamic teaching environment while maintaining best practice standards to meet the needs of students of all abilities.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ● Differentiate academic curriculum to meet the needs of student population● Create and build upon current curriculum to meet the needs of students based on their strengths● Develop interpersonal professional relationships with students, teachers, staff and deputized staff● Work both one on one and in an “push in” service model of special education service delivery ● Maintain accurate records of student’s progress and work in accordance to SELPA, state and federal law June 2023 (V4) ● Collaborate and support general education teachers and other staff in implementation of all parts of a student’s IEP ● Case manages student records including maintaining up to date IEP files, inputting IEP information and maintain record of services received ● Stay informed of Special Education Law especially transition services ● Lead IEP meetings and help collaborate with the IEP team on a student’s goals and objectives in accordance to the student’s strengths and needs ● Administer academic diagnostic tests ● Coordinate with IEP team members in information gathering including diagnostic tests ● Maintain a safe environment for students, teachers, staff and self ● Other duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ● Computer literacy of excel, maintaining online IEP records (example SEIS) and email ● Knowledge and understanding of California and Common Core Teaching Standards ● Advanced proficiency in MS Office, Gmail, and Google Drives/Docs and professional communication, including spelling and grammar ● Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive informationEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE ● Must have a valid Special Education Credential OR ● Special Education Intern Credential ● Bachelor’s Degree in related field required ● Minimum 3 years’ experience with secondary special education youth and/or young adults required