2026-2027 Education Specialist -Mild-Moderate Support Needs Bilingual Spanish and English-Certificated at Voices College-Bound Language Academies
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Application Deadline Until Filled
Date Posted 3/17/2026
Contact Talent Voices 415-735-1554
Number of Openings 1
Salary/Pay Range 64,446 - 97,299 Annually
Length of Work Year August 10 - June 10
Employment Type Full Time
Job Summary Job Summary Role Summary Voices Academies Education Specialist SPED Teacher will be an inspiring and motivating educator who can work independently. Under the supervision of the Principal and Student Services Manager the Education Specialist instructs students with Individualized Education Plans in an inclusive environment. This role works directly within a school site and collaborates regularly with Special Education staff, general education staff, and may work with outside consultants and district personnel as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Administer academic assessments, write the academic assessment reports, and present at IEP meetings
Consult and communicate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students
Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education
Collaborate with faculty to ensure that student modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom
Assist with the development of the master schedule to plan for all student IEP needs.
Meet the minimum IDEA requirements related to case management
Input weekly IEP service tracking and meet all IEP timelines
Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core standards.
Develop progress monitoring tools for student goals that is shared with the IEP team
Regularly collaborate with team members and related service providers for the purposes of reviewing student data, ensuring IEP and behavior plan implementation, co-planning and/or co-teaching.
Daily oversight of paraprofessional support including support with creating a schedule and implementation of the IEP
Demonstrate effective organization skills in order to create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state and SELPA regulations
Implement health and mobility supports i.e. support students with toileting, g-tube feeding
Requirements / Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree
CA Special Education Teaching Credential Mild-Moderate Education Specialist required
Bridge Authorizations for Mild-Moderate Credentials received prior to June of 2022
Bachelors Degree required. Masters 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 Voices mission, vision and values
Experience preferred 2 years working with students with special needs in an educational setting
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.
Valid bilingual authorization BCLAD or equivalent (BCC, ELD or LDS, etc.)
Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Outstanding written, speaking and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
Works well in a high-pressure environment
Working Conditions Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional evening and/or weekend work
Occasional travel
Willingness to be trained as needed
Prior To Employment Once an offer has been extended a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final offer
First Aid/CPR Certification
Cleared criminal background check
Valid TB Clearance
Key Compensation Annual Salary Range 64,446 - 97,299 DOE
Eligible for a one-time $3,000 high-needs stipend. Stipends are taxable and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.
Medical benefits
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan
Employment Reports directly to Principal / Student Services Manager
Permanent Salaried Exempt Position
Position follows 11-month calendar
At-Will Agreement
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.
Resume/Requirements / Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree
CA Special Education Teaching Credential Mild-Moderate Education Specialist required
Bridge Authorizations for Mild-Moderate Credentials received prior to June of 2022
Bachelors Degree required. Masters 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 Voices mission, vision and values
Experience preferred 2 years working with students with special needs in an educational setting
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.
Valid bilingual authorization BCLAD or equivalent (BCC, ELD or LDS, etc.)
Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
Outstanding written, speaking and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children
Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
Works well in a high-pressure environment
Working Conditions Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional evening and/or weekend work
Occasional travel
Willingness to be trained as needed
Prior To Employment Once an offer has been extended a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final offer
First Aid/CPR Certification
Cleared criminal background check
Valid TB Clearance
Key Compensation Annual Salary Range 64,446 - 97,299 DOE
Eligible for a one-time $3,000 high-needs stipend. Stipends are taxable and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld.
Medical benefits
Exceptional growth opportunities
Retirement plan
Employment Reports directly to Principal / Student Services Manager
Permanent Salaried Exempt Position
Position follows 11-month calendar
At-Will Agreement
Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition or any other legally protected status.
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