TK-8 SPED Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time  

Exemption Status: Exempt 

Supervisor: SPED Services Manager

Summary of Position:  

The Academy of Alameda is seeking a highly qualified special education teacher committed to serving a diverse student body. This is a TK-8, Special Education position. Qualified teachers should have experience with providing intensive reading support to students, as well as familiarity with IEP goals and data collection. 

Our special education teachers work as part of a dynamic team that includes close collaboration with general education teachers and support staff to deliver targeted instruction, accommodations and support services. There is a strong focus on collaborative teaching and case management (including partnering with parents/guardians).   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Provide Specialized Academic Instruction for approximately 22 elementary school students in one-on-one or small group sessions   
  

• Experience with research-based reading programs/resources highly preferred.

• Document student attendance and briefly summarize weekly scope of the work with each student.  
  
  


• Attend staff meetings, weekly meetings with the SPED Services Manager and weekly COST meetings. 
  
  


• Communicate with parents and guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and/or any parent/guardian concerns. 
  
  

• Build strong relationships with families, students, and staff.

Job Qualifications  

Credential Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree 


• Passing score of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)


• California Teaching Credential: Education Specialist- Mild/Moderate (preferred), or 


• Any valid CA Teaching Credential, SPED credential will be given a preference

Other Pre-Hire Requirements 

• TB Test 


• Live Scan  

Time Commitment 

• 40-hour work week 

• Hours: M-F, 8:15am-4:15pm 

Compensation 

Competitive based on education level & experience