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Education Specialist: Independent Study Charter School - Grades 6-12; Mild/Mod Credential; Central San Diego at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
9/9/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Pay Range
$66,021 - $136,356.72 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Begin with hourly contract @ $36.19; after successful completion of 60-workday probation, placed on salary schedule DOE (requirements approved by Finance Dept) & receive 100% EMPLOYER PAID benefits! (Full salary scale included with Job Description)
Length of Work Year
228 Work Day Contract-12 month
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (CSSD) is affiliated with Altus Schools. Altus Schools is an educational option for students in grades 6-12. Its instructional design is based on a “University Model.” Students work independently and attend tutoring sessions. Students come at scheduled times to maintain a safe environment and supportive school culture. The course of study is based on the California State Framework. Altus Schools is seeking competent, energetic, student-centered educators with exceptional management and organizational skills, who understand youth, are able to motivate students, set high expectations, welcome accountability, and are good team players. An Altus Schools Education Specialist's role includes: 1) support for the instructional program for students with special needs, 2) maintain and create accurate records for special education students, 3) on-going student assessment and evaluation, 4) on-going planning with instructional staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Active California Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate or Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) CLAD Certification/ ELA 1 Authorization Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation required Pass a work styles/ behavior survey and math assessment Clear background check by the Department of Justice and FBI

  • Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
  • Credential Copy
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
  • Resume

    Active California Education Specialist Credential Mild/Moderate or Extensive Support Needs (Moderate/Severe) CLAD Certification/ ELA 1 Authorization Valid California driver's license and reliable transportation required Pass a work styles/ behavior survey and math assessment Clear background check by the Department of Justice and FBI

    • Copy of Transcript (Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts for all coursework completed)
    • Credential Copy
    • Letter of Introduction
    • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three letters of recommendation on letterhead written within the past two years, including one from a direct supervisor)
    • Resume

      Comments and Other Information

      Join our award-winning team at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (CSSD)! Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (CSSD) is a pioneering independent study program dedicated to serving students in grades 6-12. With over 30 years of experience transforming student lives through education, CSSD offers a unique learning environment tailored to each student's academic and personal needs. Our program features custom-built course plans, one-on-one teacher support, individualized college and career planning, and flexible scheduling. CSSD is proud to be a two-time recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021), the highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. As the first K-12 school to receive this award and the only educational institution to be honored twice, we set the standard for educational innovation, quality instruction, and operational excellence. Our instructional model is designed for students seeking an alternative to traditional schooling. Based on a "University Model," students engage in independent study and attend labs or tutorials 1-2 times per week. With resource centers located throughout the city, CSSD provides a safe, innovative, and technology-rich learning space for both students and staff. Together with parents and students, our dedicated teachers are committed to guiding each student toward academic success and personal achievement. Join CSSD, where high standards and a supportive community empower our students to achieve their goals and excel in their future endeavors. Selection Procedure: Selected applicants will first complete a work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully pass this initial phase will advance to an interview with a panel of School Administrators. Those who excel in this stage will move on to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent of School Services and Founding Director and the Superintendent of School Services and Founder. We do not invite all applicants to an interview. We do not hire everyone who applies, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants. MORE INFO: Visit our website: https://charterschool-sandiego.net/ NOTE: Applications are considered ONLY for this school, and NOT for other charter schools within San Diego. Compensation and Benefits: Employees working an average of thirty (30) hours or more per week in a calendar month are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer paid for the employee and all eligible dependents! Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools San Diego is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.

      Comments and Other Information


      Join our award-winning team at Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (CSSD)! Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego (CSSD) is a pioneering independent study program dedicated to serving students in grades 6-12. With over 30 years of experience transforming student lives through education, CSSD offers a unique learning environment tailored to each student's academic and personal needs. Our program features custom-built course plans, one-on-one teacher support, individualized college and career planning, and flexible scheduling. CSSD is proud to be a two-time recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (2015 and 2021), the highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. As the first K-12 school to receive this award and the only educational institution to be honored twice, we set the standard for educational innovation, quality instruction, and operational excellence. Our instructional model is designed for students seeking an alternative to traditional schooling. Based on a "University Model," students engage in independent study and attend labs or tutorials 1-2 times per week. With resource centers located throughout the city, CSSD provides a safe, innovative, and technology-rich learning space for both students and staff. Together with parents and students, our dedicated teachers are committed to guiding each student toward academic success and personal achievement. Join CSSD, where high standards and a supportive community empower our students to achieve their goals and excel in their future endeavors. Selection Procedure: Selected applicants will first complete a work-styles/behavioral survey and a math assessment. Candidates who successfully pass this initial phase will advance to an interview with a panel of School Administrators. Those who excel in this stage will move on to a final interview with the Deputy Superintendent of School Services and Founding Director and the Superintendent of School Services and Founder. We do not invite all applicants to an interview. We do not hire everyone who applies, and we do not discuss our hiring decisions with applicants. MORE INFO: Visit our website: https://charterschool-sandiego.net/ NOTE: Applications are considered ONLY for this school, and NOT for other charter schools within San Diego. Compensation and Benefits: Employees working an average of thirty (30) hours or more per week in a calendar month are eligible for coverage beginning the first day of the month following sixty (60) days of employment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, and life insurance, and a variety of employee-paid voluntary benefits. The benefits are 100% employer paid for the employee and all eligible dependents! Equal Employment Opportunity: Altus Schools San Diego is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, gender, sex, sex stereotype, religious creed, marital/registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. This policy extends to all job applicants and employees and to all aspects of the employment relationship, including the hiring of new employees and the training, transfer, promotion, discipline, termination, compensation and benefits of existing employees.