Amethod Public Schools

Education Specialist

• Plan programs, provide curricular resources and technical assistance, and assess program effectiveness for students with exceptional needs across all Amethod schools
• Ensure best practices in pre-referral behavioral interventions, positive behavioral interventions, and behavioral support and intervention plans
• Provide leadership in curriculum, instruction, and modifications/accommodations for students with diverse learning needs
• Participate in and provide professional development and training for Special Education team members
• Assume responsibility for appropriate identification, educational programming, and services for special education students
• Support data-driven decision-making and accountability to improve instruction and ensure student progress
• Ensure due process requirements and ongoing monitoring for IEP development and IDEA compliance
• Participate in evaluation of Education Specialists and Paraprofessionals and support Principals in supervision of special education team members
• Manage complex cases, including attending staffing meetings, IEP meetings, and parent conferences
• Apply conflict-resolution strategies with parents and educational partners to resolve IEP-related disputes
• Assist in network-wide professional development, onboarding, program design, and redesign
• Assist in recruiting and screening special education staff
• Conduct class observations and monitor behavioral RTI data
• Support teacher in-service and professional development at each school site
• Provide administrative support for SELPA functions, including contract documentation, invoice reconciliation, reporting to the California Department of Education, IEP compliance monitoring, and special education transportation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Special Education Program Specialist