Education Specialist Teacher (Barry J. Nidorf) at Los Angeles County Office Of Education

Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”

RESPONSIBILITES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS): Under the direction of the principal or site administrator, provide specialized academic instruction to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) through an inclusive collaborative teaching model. The Education Specialist Teacher (EST) is responsible for ensuring student IEPs are implemented with fidelity regarding the provision of specialized academic instruction minutes, data collection, student accommodations, support services, and assessments. The EST is responsible for case management of students with IEP's including implementation, interpretation, and reporting of academic assessments in preparation for IEPs. Additionally, the EST will collaborate with the teachers and para-educators in the delivery of services, progress reporting. The EST will provide support and guidance in the data collection and IEP goal and objective tracking. The EST will provide instruction through a learning center model focused on the delivery of specialized academic instruction across educational settings. The learning center model is multi-modal and may include direct instruction, co-teaching, and pull-out to the learning center. Responsibilities include: development of lesson plans for direct instruction, encouraging student progress through inclusive learning environments; delivering meaningful and differentiated instructional content aligned to the Common Core State Standards; supporting a classroom culture conducive to positive relationships; and engaging parents and families through caring and consistent communication. The EST, along with the entire LACOE learning community, will focus on developing a culture of care in collaboration with partner agencies, parents, and stakeholders.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested, qualified persons are invited to submit an online employment application. All required documents must be individually attached and submitted electronically with your completed EdJoin application. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • A Letter of Interest • Credentials with document number. • A list of three (3) references at the management/supervisory level, with contact information (full name, job title, phone number, and email address), which can attest to your experience and expertise relevant to this position. One reference must be your most recent supervisor.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE (All applicants must attach credentials with document number to their application). Applicants must hold the following credentials: • Must hold a valid CA Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential. (required) • An Education Specialist Mild/Moderate and Moderate/ Severe Teaching Credential. (preferred) • Must hold a CLAD (Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development authorization or equivalent. (required)

Contact [email protected] and Alejandro Chavira at [email protected] with questions about the process. LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.