24-25 Elementary Education Specialist (Special Education Teacher)

Title: Education Specialist

Division: Lower School

Location: Beta Academy (San Pablo)/ChangeMakers Academy (Vallejo)

Reports to: Program Specialist

Status: Full-time, Exempt, (During the Academic Year)

Salary Scale: $61,500-104,000 (based on years of experience and expertise)

About Caliber Public Schools

Caliber’s Mission is to achieve educational equity by shifting the experiences, expectations and outcomes for students in historically underserved communities. Our strengths-based educational program validates, affirms, respects and supports students, families and staff members to reach their full potential.

Position Summary

We are looking for compassionate, exceptional educators to join our special education team! You’ll work collectively with your grade level colleagues and SpEd team to support our SpEd students in reaching their academic and life goals. You will be encouraged and supported to lead engaging and personalized lessons that integrate all of our pillars: Heart, Smart, Think, and Act.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop & implement Individualized Education Programs.


• Review student records and document service delivery.


• Assess students’ academic and behavioral needs.


• Write academic reports, present levels of performance, goals, and Behavior Intervention Plans.


• Engage in the decision-making process regarding special education placement of students.


• Participate in Individualized Education Program meetings.


• Communicate regularly with parents and care providers to promote generalization of skills to the home environment.


• Plan, organize, and schedule calendar for IEP meetings, initial and triennial evaluations.


• Meet with instructional staff for the purpose of planning, evaluating or problem solving student needs and interventions.


• Prepare material specifically designed for the benefit of individual students.


• Provide academic and behavioral resource services to students with IEPs.


• Provide academic and behavioral interventions to students with learning challenges.


• Maintain special education compliance according to district guidelines.


• Demonstrate an asset-based perspective of students from diverse backgrounds.


• Provide students opportunities to learn who they are and where they come from.


• Consistently reflect on own biases/perceptions/pedagogical practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Valid California State Teaching Credential or equivalent


• Intern credential accepted


• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.


• Within 60 days of hire, provision of TB clearance, as mandated by the California Education Code


• CA DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance prior to the first day of school


• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR approved medical or religious exemption

Preferred:

• 2 or more years of teaching experience.


• Experience working with diverse student populations.


• Experience with social-emotional learning and restorative practices.


• Experience integrating technology into the classroom.

COVID-19

Caliber Public School is committed to the health and safety of its employees and the communities we serve.

Caliber Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.