ED Specialist; SPED

The Academy of Creative Technologies, Antelope Valley is a Media and Technology Charter School in Antelope Valley, California for K-12 grades. We are dedicated to providing a dynamic and innovative learning environment for our students. Our mission is to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and technological proficiency while fostering a supportive community.

We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is key to student success. To support this, we provide a range of resources and links that are accessible to both students and parents.

JOB TITLE - Educational Specialist (SPED)

REPORTS TO - School Director

CLASSIFICATION - Exempt / Full-time

Reporting to the School Director, the Educational Specialist will work in close collaboration with the classroom Facilitator, supporting all students in a general education classroom. Within this framework, they will work directly with students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The Educational Specialist will provide specialized instruction for students in accordance with the IEP and build effective relationships with all members of the IEP team.

The Educational Specialist is encouraged to be a creative innovator that inspires and supports all education needs.

• Plan, develop, and implement IEPs collaboratively with an IEP Team when necessary for students assessed and identified with a disability.
• Provide specific academic instruction for students with services established and documented on a student’s IEP, and develop appropriate social, emotional, and education objectives for each student.
• Case manage and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect the learner’s progress toward meeting annual goals.
• Confer and collaborate with IEP Teams (parents, Facilitators, administrators, and Care Team) to monitor and discuss updates and needed changes if appropriate.
• Consult with IEP team members to discuss learner’s progress and services.
• Design collaboratively with General Education Facilitators/Education Facilitators appropriate teaching strategies for their student body, adapting and modifying activities, lessons, curriculum, and projects to meet the needs of all students in a full-inclusion learning environment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document each learner's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devices.
• Maintain regular communication with parents by providing support, coaching, and understanding.
• Carry out and enforce reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures for maintaining a safe, secure, and effective learning environment.
• Maintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends.
• Implement Academy of Creative Technologies - Antelope Valley inclusive practices to allow a safe, secure, and effective learning environment through co-teaching models.
• Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Establish a climate that promotes fairness, respect, social development, and responsibility.
• Utilize necessary educational technology and computer applications.
• Seamlessly integrate technology tools, applications, and platforms into the teaching and learning process, enhancing student engagement and promoting digital literacy.
• Participate in the Student Study Team (SST) process and recommend interventions for your assigned grade level.
• Collaborate with Facilitators and the CARE Team to provide accommodations and differentiation to meet learner needs.
• Oversee the ELL (English Language Learners) program, including the writing and submission of required reports to the Charter Commission and DOE.
• Provide RTI (Response to Intervention) services to learners identified by Facilitators and/or parents as needing additional academic support.
• Work closely with the counselor/SSC to ensure all accommodations and supports identified in 504s are being provided.
• Schedule and hold annual 504 review meetings and additional 504 meetings at the request of the parents, Facilitators, or staff.
• Utilize advanced skills in performing arts or technology to provide specialized instruction, mentorship, and guidance to students, fostering their artistic or technological growth.
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