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Special Education Specialist

Partners in Special Education·Pasadena, California

$68,880 - $71,785/yr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 3 days ago
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About the role

Provide specialized instruction and tutoring to students with learning disabilities within an independent study program. Manage the IEP process, including scheduling meetings, coordinating with service providers, and tracking student progress toward goals.

Starting Pay Range $2,640.00 - $2,762.31 - Bi-Weekly Depending on experience

Job Description

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Provide instruction to students with special needs and identified learning disabilities in a special education program. Tutor individual and small groups of students, reinforcing language and reading concepts. Administer and score individual and group tests. Schedule IEP meetings, coordinating schedules with parents, general education teacher(s), administrator, and all appropriate special education staff. Conduct IEP meetings. Communicate and coordinate special needs evaluation and testing with speech teacher, psychologist, and other service providers. Communicate with parents regarding individual student progress and conduct. Maintain progress records and record progress toward IEP goals. Record progress within the independent study program. Perform other duties in support of the Special Education Specialist program. Support other academic programs offered within the independent study program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required: Special Education Specialist Certificate or ability to obtain Mild/Moderate Certificate. Ability to teach students of grades K-12. Ability to work with children of all ages. Ability to understand, adopt, and support the independent study program, concepts and their philosophies. Ability to organize and present ideas effectively in oral and written form. Ability to make skillful decisions. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to operate a PC computer, word processor, copier, FAX, and other office machines. Education and Experience: BA/BS Degree Valid California Teaching Credential in Special Education (Mild/Moderate)

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Requirements

Requires a BA/BS degree and a valid California Teaching Credential in Special Education (Mild/Moderate). Candidates must be able to teach students from grades K-12 and operate standard office equipment.

  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Record Keeping
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Student Assessment
  • IEP Coordination
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Special Education Instruction
  • Educational Testing
  • K-12 Teaching
  • Independent Study Program

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$68,880 - $71,785/yr
Location
Pasadena, California
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Partners in Special Education

Partners in Special Education (PSE) has been providing long- and short-term, quality education services to charter schools, school districts and other educational institutions since 2003. We are committed to providing excellent, focused, and cost-effective assistance to students...

Salary listed on 10 jobs
IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size51-200 employees
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Market context

California Special Education roles stay in demand

California schools continue to need Special Education Specialists who can support K-12 students and meet credentialing requirements. These roles are competitive because districts look for candidates with a valid California Teaching Credential in Special Education (Mild/Moderate), a BA/BS degree, and the ability to handle classroom and office tasks. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credential matches the posting before applying.