Navigator is seeking dedicated, passionate Special Education service providers who are driven to impact the lives of traditionally underserved students. The Education Specialist will ensure top quality special education services are provided to students with all types of learning differences, by directly delivering services, ensuring compliance with requisite laws, coaching and supervising staff, and developing and growing Navigator’s full inclusion Special Education model.

Direct Services

• Provides direct instruction and services for students whose needs are identified in a written IEP and who are assigned to general education classrooms for a majority of the day
• Uses teaching materials and research-based practices that are in alignment with Navigator’s core curriculum and state standards. Supports students so they can develop their maximum amount of self-reliance and functional independence
• Collaborates in the development and implementation of behavior management techniques as appropriate, observes student behavior in the general education classrooms and consults with teachers regarding these behaviors, communicates regularly with students and parents
• Works closely with School Psychologist, Speech and Language Pathologist, and other providers of related services for special needs students to ensure optimal services as provided and that the compliance‐related issues are addressed in a timely manner

Program Compliance

• Coordinates IEP processes and timelines and facilitates necessary accommodations for standardized testing, in accordance with the goals and objectives in each student’s IEP
• Maintains detailed student special education records and electronic databases for special education and all related paperwork
• Updates knowledge and expertise by attending meetings, in-service programs, and conferences

Program Development, Coaching, and School Culture

• Develops an inclusive educational setting for students in collaboration with classroom teachers, school administrators, and other school personnel
• Coaches and supervises Student Services paraprofessional staff to ensure optimum effectiveness in services to students
• Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with all other school personnel, parents, and other agencies for the best interests of each student
• Supports general education teachers on differentiation of curriculum, accommodations, and modifications for students with IEPs
• Provides training to school site personnel regarding the unique needs of students
• Maintains high expectations for self and students at all times; builds a positive culture among school site Student Services staff that aligns with Navigator wide norms
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree and Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• Graduate degree a plus
• 1-3 years of teaching experience working with a diverse student population preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Excellent Communication Skills (both oral and written)
• Ability to use discretion and good judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local special education laws and regulations
• Driven to obliterate the achievement gap by providing high quality education to every student that walks through our doors, regardless of any barriers they may have faced in the past
• Committed to evolving personal teaching practices and instructional delivery in order to best serve students
• Welcome change and thrive on growth in response to student needs
• Embrace challenges as opportunities; demonstrate perseverance and grit in the face of opposition