Education Specialist (Moderate-Severe)
Organizational Overview
Rocketship Education (www.rsed.org) is a network of public K through 5 charter schools serving primarily
low-income students in neighborhoods where access to excellent schools is limited. Using a blend of
traditional instruction, adaptive technology and targeted tutoring, Rocketship strives to meet the unique
needs of each and every student. But we believe that truly transformative schools do more than educate
students; they empower teachers, engage parents and inspire communities. Together, we can eliminate
the achievement gap in our lifetime.
Rocketship is based in San Jose, but we realize the achievement gap stretches across the nation. We're
opening new schools every year to help reach the millions of students striving in underperforming schools
every day.
Position Summary
The Education Specialist (Moderate-Severe) is a full time position that reports to the Rocketship
Elementary School Principal. The Education Specialist will work with one Rocketship Elementary school
site, and will be responsible for managing the IEP caseload for Rocketship students who require special
education services as outlined in their IEPs. The role of the Education Specialist is to improve student
outcomes through targeted academic and behavioral support.
Responsibilities
 Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and other service providers for the purpose of improving
the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum
 Deliver high quality direct academic and behavioral services to students through both push-in and
pull-out service delivery models
 Collaborate with the Special Education Director to ensure that high-level regional Special Education
priorities are realized at the site level
 Draft and write professional and compliant IEPs; facilitate the coordination of IEP team meetings and
the implementation of special education services
 Maintain up-to-date and compliant special education records
 Participate in various meetings (IEP, Parent Conferences, In Service Training, Staff Meetings etc.)
 Conduct functional analysis of behavior and write behavioral support plans
 Participate in multi-disciplinary assessment teams; Conduct comprehensive academic assessment of
student skills
 Manage and provide professional development for paraprofessionals
 Provide leadership for assuring full compliance with legal requirements as prescribed by federal law
under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act 1997) and IDEIA (Individuals with
Disabilities in Education Improvement Act, 2004) and State of California Education Code
Qualifications
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Valid Education Specialist – Moderate-Severe Credential (or be enrolled in a teacher training program
working toward the credential)
Knowledge of curriculum, education code and special education law/policies
Skills in appropriate special subject matter
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
Perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks: maintain records, establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and
compliance deadlines
Possession of a valid California driver’s license: willingness to provide own transportation in conduct
of work assignments
How to Apply
To submit your resume, cover letter and other materials, please go to the following link:
http://www.rsed.org/
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