Odyssey Charter Schools·Altadena, California
The Inclusion Specialist serves as a case manager for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with special education laws and regulations. They provide direct instructional support, facilitate IEP meetings, and collaborate with general education teachers to implement curriculum accommodations.
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The Inclusion Specialist reports to the Principal to ensure that Special Education services are in compliance with Special Education laws and related federal, state, local regulations, and the school’s charter. The Inclusion Specialist serves as the Case Manager for students with disabilities and provides direct support to General Education teachers on differentiation of curriculum, accommodations, and modifications for students with disabilities. The primary functions and responsibilities of the Inclusion Specialist include, but are not limited to:
Qualified candidates will be placed on our Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule based on status of credential, and earned degrees. Odyssey also offers employees 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance and 50% paid coverage for eligible dependents. Certificated employees also participate in the CA State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000 annually, based on qualifications, including years of experience and educational background.
Odyssey Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Odyssey Charter Schools are a pair of independent, public charter schools located in the Altadena community that currently serve over 850 students in grades Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. Initially established in 1999, our two campuses offer students and families an educational option that is centered on Academic Excellence, Social-Emotional Wellbeing, and Social Responsibility in a diverse by design environment.
Two hallmarks of Odyssey Charter Schools are looping classrooms and workshop-based instruction.
Looping is the practice of having the same teacher through two grade levels.
This creates the opportunity for teachers and students to develop deeper relationships and a richer learning experience.
The workshop format allows teachers to be both mentors and models.
In this format students practice, develop and explore at their own learning level using their personal experience to scaffold and integrate knowledge.
These two approaches further the goal of creating a sense of community and independent, interactive learners across our campuses.
Pre-Employment Contingency Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required pre-employment clearances, including but not limited to background checks, fingerprint clearance, and verification of credentials, in accordance with applicable laws and school requirements.
Candidates must hold a Moderate to Severe Special Education Credential from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing and a Bachelor's degree. Experience in a constructivist or multiage learning environment is required, along with current CPR and First Aid certification.
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