Educational Specialist

Birch Agency is a nationwide provider of staffing for special education, and has an immediate opening for 2 Educational Specialist in the Pacifica, California area. We are in need of 1 Moderate/Severe credentialed specialist who is capable of working with 6 students in an SDC setting & 1 Mild/Moderate credentialed specialist who is capable of working with 5th-8th graders in a RSP setting.

Job Responsibilities

The main role of a Educational Specialist is to provide instruction and support which facilitates the participation of students with disabilities in the regular classroom.

• Serve as case managers and be responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of students’ IEPs.
• Provide the necessary information to the classroom teacher prior to the child entering the general education classroom regarding the student’s disability, medical concerns, and/or equipment operation (ways to meet unique needs).
• Collaborate with the general education teacher in adapting the curriculum, providing appropriate modifications, ensuring the implementation of modifications, and assessing overall progress of the child.
• Complete and maintain all assigned student’s records (i.e., IEP, ESYP, documentation, progress report, behavior plan, etc.).
• May team teach lessons, either small group or whole class.

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education (Masters Preferred)
• Licensed to teach severely delayed or disabled children
• California Mild/Moderate OR Moderate/Severe Teaching Certification (Required)
• Availability to work 6.5 hrs per day (32.5 hours per week)
• Capable of handling caseloads of 20-30 students minimum

Pay & Benefits

• Premium health and Dental Plans
• 401K with 4% match
• CEU reimbursement
• Paid housing and relocation to eligible candidates

(Birch Agency offers competitive pay and assists in negotiating desired compensation with clients)

*Only candidates who are eligible to work in the US without sponsorship will be considered for the position*

Please contact Andrew Sanchez if you quialify and would like to be considered for the opportunity.

Email: asanchez@birchagency.com

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

License/Certification:

• License to teach severely delayed or disabled children (Required)
• California Mild/Moderate Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• California Moderate/Severe Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person