Education Specialist - SAS San Fernando

Summary: Responsible for implementing compensatory supplemental academic support for students with special needs in a 1:1 home setting; and providing an educational environment that is conducive to learning.

Roles and Responsibilities: * Reviews prior records of students to identify specific educational needs * Works cooperatively with parents, various therapists, and others to assist in the student's overall treatment plan * Utilizes current teaching methods and strategies to design lesson plans that will engage students in the learning process; ensures opportunities for all students to actively participate in the learning process; assigns homework that can be accomplished independently by the students * Develops and implements effective behavior management techniques appropriate for students utilizing positive reinforcement philosophies; maintains a structured, organized, and safe educational environment with clearly defined expectations and schedule * Develops and maintains individual including progress reports, daily attendance records, in accordance with school policies; ensures confidentiality is maintained * Responds appropriately to incidents and problems that arise during academic sessions and works with the family to assess the situation and determine appropriate interventions * Attends and participates in meetings, in-service programs, and workshops to maintain professional knowledge and skills and keep informed as to Company's policies and programs that may impact students * Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned Qualifications Qualifications: * Specialized (moderate/severe) California Teaching Credential or Specialized (mild/moderate) California Teaching Credential with authorization to teach students with autism * Previous experience in education with IEP based services, IEPs, goals preferred * Organized, creative, flexible, innovative thinker * Knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) * Knowledge of database system input and reporting * Must fulfill all requirements of employment, including clearance of all required background records (e.g.

Department of Justice, Child Abuse, California Community Care Licensing, County Sanction List, etc.)