Secondary Education Specialist (Extensive Support Needs)- JLS Middle School at Palo Alto Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Education Specialist will serve as classroom teacher in both general education settings as a co teacher and leading a Learning Center to support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment. Case management, professionalism, communication, and ability to co-teach/collaborate with colleagues are cornerstones to this position. The FUTURES learning center teacher will coordinate with support staff, district behaviorist to support the learning, social-emotional, behavioral and educational needs of students with significant disabilities. The candidate should have a rich knowledge of best practices and evidenced based instruction and supporting students to develop resiliency, independence/self-advocacy, communication and self-regulation and vocational skills to be successful across multiple environments. The Futures Services prepare young people to live, work, plan and learn at school and in the community through meaningful community-based instruction and micro enterprises on campus. The Education Specialist will provide a warm and welcoming classroom environment to ensure students are safe and belong to the school/classroom community.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications