Special Education Program Specialist

Job Title: Program Specialist

Work Year: 11 months

Employment Type: Exempt

Salary Range: $72,000-$100,804

Supervisor: School Principal or Designee

OUR MISSION

Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive in the colleges of their choice, solve relevant problems, and communicate with confidence.

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OUR SCHOOL

Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content they are learning, and how it connects to their everyday lives and ambitions. 

We believe in academic rigor, collaboration, have an unwavering belief in our students’ capabilities, and do whatever it takes to support their growth. 

We build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. With these relationships as our foundation, we work closely with each other to support students in meeting the highest academic and behavior expectations. At Invictus, we are eager to learn about and implement restorative approaches to support students to be their best selves.

Invictus Academy of Richmond embodies humility and constantly strives to strengthen our knowledge, skills, and practice. We crave feedback and welcome opportunities to grow through observations, coaching meetings, and professional development. 

We are fiercely solutions-oriented. We never shy away from a problem that we must solve to achieve our mission, but always bring potential solutions to the table. 

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THE ROLE

Invictus Academy is an independent public charter school located in El Cerrito and we are seeking a Program Specialist to join our team who believes deeply that the mission, model, and values at Invictus are driving improved educational outcomes for students. 

The Program Specialist plays an invaluable role in supporting students with diverse learning needs in a full inclusion setting. You will collaborate closely and co-teach with core content teachers to ensure that course work is accessible for students, develop small group lessons to help build students foundational skills, track student progress, and collaborate on students’ IEP teams. The Program Specialist plays an integral role in the MTSS, IEP, and SST process for students. We are seeking a candidate who brings passion, creativity, experience building relationships, and will take initiative to help grow our school. We are looking for a candidate who is highly reliable, can balance many responsibilities and is willing to go above and beyond to support students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The quality of our school is defined by the quality of our team. In that spirit, we are seeking exceptional individuals to execute the following “essential job duties” and responsibilities:

Student Supports and Intervention

• Plan, lead, and coordinate Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) processes 
• Lead Student Support Team (SST) meetings and monitor and track progress
• Lead Coordination of Services Team (COST) meetings
• Coordinate services for students with IEPs, 504s, and English Learners 
• Support English Language Proficiency Assessment (ELPAC) testing
• Support Director of Student Supports in Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPA) reporting requirements, CALPADS reporting
• Support Middle and High School scheduling
• Other duties as assigned

Instructional Duties:

• Scaffold and differentiate lessons to support students towards independent mastery of content 
• Communicate regularly with parents, striving for a ratio of three positive communications for each corrective one
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings
• Develop and coordinate an annual schedule of IEPs and 504s
• Draft IEPs and 504s and ensure compliance with all components of the IEP and 504 Plan.
• Ensure that all service minutes are provided and appropriately documented through meticulous special education records
• Monitor progress toward IEP and 504 Plan goals and provide parents with quarterly progress reports
• Facilitate the evaluation/reevaluation process
• Develop and administer a variety of formal and informal assessments to measure student growth and mastery and to improve instruction
• Implement, monitor, and sustain school-wide systems and expectations
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and District Special Education laws and regulations

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To you, the “how” of what you do is just as important as the “what.” You build trusting, authentic relationships with students, families, and colleagues. You embody humility, take ownership for your continued growth, and crave feedback. You are also fiercely solutions- oriented. You never shy away from a problem and bring potential solutions to the table. You are highly reliable and collaborate closely with other school leaders in pursuit of our mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• You possess a Clear California Special Education Teaching Credential and/or a California Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
• You have a deep knowledge and experience working with students who have IEPs and 504 plans.
• You have knowledge of California A-G requirements.
• You believe that academic rigor and joy are not only compatible, but are key to driving outcomes for students.
• You believe that strong routines and consistency is essential to creating a safe learning environment.
• You have experience leading effective classrooms that result in strong academic outcomes for students.
• You have experience monitoring and analyzing data to inform instruction.
• You are an excellent written and oral communicator. 
• You are professional, warm and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Our ideal candidate has at least three years of teaching experience.
• Master’s Degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is on-site. The employee must have sufficient mobility to report to campus, work in an office, and engage with students and families, with or without reasonable accommodations. The employee may be required to do light lifting, pushing/pulling, and bending, with or without accommodations. The employee must possess the ability to communicate with students, parents, and colleagues, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION 

Invictus Academy acknowledges and agrees that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Invictus Academy shall not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. Equal employment opportunity shall be extended to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and dismissal from employment.