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Anticipated Education Specialist- 2026-2027 School Year Pool Jobs in Sonipat, Haryana, India at SOUTH BAY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT – A community dedicated to achievement for all
Title: Anticipated Education Specialist- 2026-2027 School Year Pool
Company: SOUTH BAY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT – A community dedicated to achievement for all
Location: Sonipat, Haryana, India
JOB TITLE: Education Specialist
POSITION DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Site Administrator and the Director of Special Education, provides instruction, assessment and program planning for Special Education students; monitors and evaluates student progress and behavior; researches, obtains and provides instructional materials for Special Education services; serves as informational resource for students, parents, teachers and /or other District personnel; works within a self-contained classroom and within the general education classroom to ensure students individual needs are being met.
Essential Job Functions
Initial Referrals:
- Informs parents of the need to file a written request for assessment when a verbal request is made
- Provides assistance in completing this written request when necessary
- Submits initial referral requests to District Office Secretary immediately, upon receipt.
Assessment
- Assists in the development of the assessment plan (SELPA 8) and in the identification of a students individual needs through assessments
- Provides results of academic achievement assessments to District Psychologist at least 5 days prior to IEP meeting
Instruction
- Provides direct instruction to Special Education students as outlined in the IEP either in a self-contained classroom or in the general education classroom
- Assists and directs Teaching Assistants in delivering instructional support to students within the classroom
- Arranges and coordinates IEP team meetings with School Secretary, Site Principal and District Office, ensuring that all necessary timelines are met; these responsibilities may be allocated to a Site IEP Chair, if applicable
- Develops Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students found eligible for Special Education
- Ensures IEP is complete, accurate and that a complete copy is provided to parents with the original going to the District Office no later than 10 days past the IEP meeting date
- Notifies District Office when parent translation is needed
- Coordinates, consults and collaborates with Administrators, general education classroom Teachers, Psychologists, Program Specialists, support staff, outside agencies and parents regarding instructional planning for Special Education students and implementation of IEP
- Provides in-service training for school site staff as necessary
- Reports any concerns regarding the implementation of the IEP to the Site Administrator
- Evaluates student progress, obtains and monitors necessary records including grades, progress reports and documentation of progress towards goals indicating student academic performance, behavior performance and attendance; takes appropriate actions as indicated by this data
- Recommends revisions of IEP when necessary
- Writes Behavior Support Plans and monitors behavioral interventions as necessary utilizing positive behavior strategies
- Assists parents in understanding their rights, the special education process and procedures; offers and/or provides a copy of the Parent Rights prior to or at each IEP team meeting
- Provides the necessary information to the Site/District Testing Coordinator for all State/District assessments
- Attends and participates in District and site level meetings as appropriate
Job Requirements/Qualifications
- Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid CA credential authorizing mild/moderate -OR- learning handicapped, CLAD or BCLAD (Spanish) authorization, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) compliant, Added authorization in: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deaf-Blind, Orthopedically Impaired, Other Health Impairment, and Traumatic Brain Injury (or willingness to obtain added authorizations during first year of employment)
Required Documents To Be Uploaded Into Online Application
- Credential Copy
- English Learner Authorization (CLAD or embedded EL)
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three (3) minimum within last 12 months with one from a direct supervisor)
- Transcripts
