Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs

PROGRAM

The Sam and Rose Stein Education Center serves Developmentally Disabled students ages 5 to 22 who are unable to attend public schools. The work environment is challenging but rewarding. We are a caring organization with room for advancement.

THE POSITION

The Education Specialist works under the supervision of the Director of Education to provide instruction in the classroom assigned. An example of tasks include:

• Provide appropriate effective educational programs for students assigned to the classroom.
• Create appropriate and effective behavioral programs for assigned students.
• Maintain educational and behavioral records for each student in the class.
• Prepare reports for each student as required.
• Supervise, train and discipline the classroom aides assigned to the teacher.
• Maintain staff records.
• Prepare student progress reports and IEPs as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers to review behavior management strategies and share educational programming ideas.
• Maintain communication with parents, guardians, group home personnel, school district personnel and other involved parties.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and Department of Education requirements.
• Prepare for the certification reviews by the California Department of Education.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• California Credential in Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs
• Experience with students with developmental disabilities
• Supervisory experience preferred
• This job is very physical in nature – applicants must be able to move quickly, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
• Able to pass drug test, TB test, background check and COVID vaccination requirements.

HOURS

Full Time - Monday thru Friday

PAY

$34.50 per hour & up

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted upwards based on education & experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in this job title for 2025 are paid $71,760 - $95,600 annually.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.