Education Specialist TK-6

Job Description

Job Summary
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LdVCS) in Chula Vista is seeking an Education Specialist who demonstrates a commitment to our mission and vision.

Mission
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LdVCS) cultivates a community of health literate students who are knowledgeable about and value what it means to be academically, physically, and socio-emotionally healthy through a student-centered approach to learning.

Vision
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School seeks to develop students who are influential contributors to an ever-changing global society.

Qualifications
B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution
Hold a valid credential as an Education Specialist authorizing service in grade levels & areas assigned as an Education Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as Special Education Teacher & Case Manager, working primarily with students with Individualized Education Plans in inclusive settings resource programs, and highly specialized Special Education programs, both in an in-person classroom setting and virtually
Work closely with school leadership, general education teachers, program specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement individualized & rigorous educational programming for students in Special Education
Responsible for case management and compliance, goal setting & progress monitoring, stakeholder engagement & empowerment
Update IEP goals as needed and lead IEP meetings
Plan and deliver lessons utilizing effective teaching practices for all students.
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional content that facilitate learning
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Job Description / Essential Elements
Job Summary
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School (LdVCS) in Chula Vista is seeking elementary (K-6) teachers who demonstrate a commitment to our mission and vision.

Mission
As a nurturing learning community, Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School cultivates health-literate students who have the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and attitudes, which empower them to become influential contributors in an ever-changing global society.

Vision
Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School believes in a student-centered approach to learning that encourages all students to become compassionate, innovative, and intelligent thinkers who are knowledgeable about and value what it means to be healthy.

Qualifications

• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

• CTEL Certification, CLAD/LDS Certification, or SB 1969/SB 395 Certification required

• No Child Left Behind Compliant

• Desire to become an integral part of our Charter School

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach mastery of learning skills central to educational success.

• Plan curriculum proven by research.

• Collaborate with colleagues and administrators.

• Create and implement innovative ideas to improve student achievement.

• Monitor and document student progress to ensure student success.

• Commit to providing a rigorous inquiry-driven project-based academic program that includes the arts, technology, and healthy living.

• Promote a partnership between home, school, and community.

• Implement technology to enhance teaching and student achievement.

• Implement rigorous curriculum that move students toward higher levels of thinking.

• Embrace and implement Positive Discipline (Jane Nelson).

• Commit to a program of continuous personal and professional growth.

• Commit to developing personal technology skills/goals.

• Recognize that the arts are supportive of the whole child and learning in all curricular areas.

• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of working in a diverse, multicultural, and multiethnic student and community environment.

• Accept a climate of change, innovation, and accountability to promote student achievement.

• Commit to the success of all employees in achieving personal and organizational goals.

• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding the interests and goals of LdVCS, including adherance to the LdVCS Charter Petition - http://davincicharter.org/LdVPetition2014.pdf

Salary
• TBD

Requirements / Qualifications
Resume
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Education Specialist Credential