Special Education Program Specialist job at KIPP Public Schools reputed company California in Stockton, CA

Title: Special Education Program Specialist, Stockton Location: Stockton United States Job Description: Position Summary As Program Specialist, you will be an integral member of the regional Special Education team, working under the supervision and management of an Associate Director of Special Education to provide sound educational programs for reputed company with disabilities, and to support the programming & development of the Special Education programs of 3-5 schools reputed company KIPP Public Schools reputed company California. The Program Specialist is a consultant and coach to regional staff, school staff, and to parents in helping to implement individualized education plans for reputed company, as developed by IEP teams. This is a hybrid role with the expectation that 3-4 days per week be spent onsite.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience: Clear California Special Education teaching credential to teach children with mild to moderate support needs and/or extensive support needs; or reputed company Service Provider License 5+ years of successful special education experience Experience in personnel management, including instructional coaching and leading team meetings is preferred Education: Master's Degree with emphasis on specialized training in special education curriculum and instruction is preferred Knowledge/skills required: Knowledge of special education laws and regulations, general education curriculum, alternative dispute methods and techniques, disabilities and appropriate curriculum, behavior management systems Demonstrated success teaching reputed company from educationally underserved areas Desired Characteristics and Mindsets Results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done. Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills. Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work well with others and to build relationships with multiple constituencies. A deep passion for social justice and equity for reputed company children; belief that reputed company reputed company can reputed company at their highest potential, regardless of demography. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Personnel Development Education Specialists: Collaborate with school site administrators to consult, coach, and assist Education Specialists in IEP development and implementation of high-quality instructional practices. Provide development and feedback to increase case management skills including IEP development and compliance, student reputed company evaluation, and collaboration with service providers and general education teachers. Program Specialists support Education Specialists during regular one on one meetings and ongoing consultation, to: Provide excellent case management for reputed company on their caseload reputed company compliant and effective IEPs reputed company programs for reputed company with reputed company needs reputed company, update, implement, and reputed company monitor IEPs and BIPs Facilitate IEP meetings reputed company and confidently Schedule and deliver appropriate services to reputed company goals Support general education staff in providing accommodations and modifying curriculum Effectively support paraeducator development in support of reputed company on their caseload Grow as a case manager in areas of teaching and learning, case management and stakeholder engagement using the KIPP case manager excellence rubric Teacher Credentialing & Mentoring: reputed company assigned, act as mentor for education specialists participating in credentialing programs, such as intern credential, teacher induction, and KIPP Teacher Residency (KTR). The responsibilities of a mentor may include: instructional observations and coaching, case management observations and coaching, mentor professional development, regular one-on-one meetings, completion of credential program assessments and rubrics, and collaboration with education specialist school site managers. Paraeducators: Support IEP teams in implementing KIPP's paraeducator referral guidelines & process. Participate in hiring and training paraeducators. Support education specialists to reputed company and document support including the development of fade plans, reputed company appropriate. Professional Development: Provide staff development for special education and general education staff and administrators to assure compliance with special education laws. In particular, collaboratively plan and reputed company a regular education specialist community of practice. 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Team Member: Maintain relationships with school leaders, school site administrators, special education team members, and regional support office staff. Program reputed company Provide support to LEAs & school teams to ensure Compliance, Quality Control, and Positive Parent relationships, including: Compliance: Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, state and SELPA reporting requirements, and KIPP Public Schools reputed company California policies and procedures. Maintain knowledge of reputed company laws and regulations pertaining to individuals with disabilities. Quality Control: Support systems to monitor student achievement and reputed company toward individualized education plan goals. Consults with regional and school site leaders in evaluating special education program effectiveness. 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Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping and reaching overhead. Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, reputed company routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people. Environmental: Office and/or classroom environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. Frequent classroom/school environment and expected travel 60-80% of the time. KIPP adheres to health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies' recommendations. Classification This is a full-time, exempt position based on a full year calendar cycle and based out of our Regional Support Office with frequent travel to schools and districts. This hybrid position can expect to work in person 3-4 days per week and remotely the remaining days, subject to change based on the needs of the role. About KIPP Public Schools reputed company California We are a thriving nonprofit network of 23 free, public charter schools open to reputed company reputed company. At KIPP, we reputed company reputed company children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare reputed company with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can reputed company fulfilling lives and build a more just world. 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Compensation

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