Education Specialist - Mild / Mod

Additional

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Knowledge of special education principles, concepts, methodologies, and documentation requirements Knowledge of special education assessment, planning, instruction, and evaluation Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles Ability and willingness to implement students’ IEPs Belief in inclusion and Aspire’s Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs Ability and willingness to reflect and improve Ability to follow and meet mandated deadlines and due dates Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community Ability to excel as a member of a team and implement new learnings from professional development Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

CA Special Education Teaching Credential (Mild/Moderate Education Specialist, Mild-Moderate Support Needs) required Bridge Authorizations for Mild-Moderate Credentials received prior to June of 2022 Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred Competencies: Expertise in applicable grade-level Common Core State Standards and Academic IEP goal development Knowledge around the models of co-teaching and serving students with disabilities in an inclusive model Ability to learn quickly and to be effective in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment: able to work autonomously and thoroughly with independent self-reflection, as well as take direction as needed Alignment to and urgency around Aspire’s mission, vision and values Minimum educational level: Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field. Experience preferred: 2+ years working with students with special needs in an educational setting Physical requirements: Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. Communicating with others to exchange information. Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Work authorization requirements

Clear the Department of Justice background screening. Authorized to work in the United States. Provide health (TB) clearance (renewed every four years).

Compensation

Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type and ranges from $72,113 to $129,129. Our salary schedule will be updated for 2026-2027 salary.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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