Leadership Public Schools
Education Specialist (SY 2025-26)
Leadership Public Schools, Richmond, California, United States, 94875
Basic Function:
Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable.
Essential Responsibilities:
Providing direct instruction/support to students whose needs were identified in an IEP developed by the IEP team
Plan and direct a variety of programs, projects, and activities as it relates to special education
Plan, lead, and participate in IEP meetings to review the student’s achievement and progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives
Demonstrate teaching strategies and utilizing materials considered appropriate and effective
Utilize assessment results in developing IEP goals and objectives
Plan and deliver rigorous and differentiated lessons
Provide an environment of effective classroom management and student efficacy
Use data to inform student support
Coordinate results of assessments with service providers and Director of Special Education and Wellness to prepare a multi-disciplinary team report at each initial or triennial review
Providing technical expertise to teachers and staff as it relates to serving students with IEPs
providing emphasis on meeting state requirements for a diploma, college admission, and preparation for adult life
Provide consultation to school staff and parents which may relate to student assessment, specialized instruction or behavior management
Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data to progress monitor and report on meeting IEP goals
Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned
Other Duties:
Perform related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience Any combination equivalent to:
a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Valid California Education Specialist Credential with English Learner Authorization or 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units of course work in a subject
Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances
Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal laws as it relates to special education
Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievement
Leadership development practices and effective supervision
California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scope
Culturally-responsive pedagogy
Adult learning principles and change management theory
Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry
Skills and Ability to:
Motivate, inspire and engage students
Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
Use and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
Guide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habits
Implement collaborative and team building processes
Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development
Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
Provide timely and actionable feedback
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work effectively across diverse communities
Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills
Working Conditions: Environment
Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities
Physical and Mental Demands
Mental acuity
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to communicate
Seeing to observe and read materials
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment
Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.
For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:
Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator 99 Linden Street Oakland, CA 94607 email: charrell@leadps.org Phone: 510-830-3780 x115
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Essential Responsibilities:
Providing direct instruction/support to students whose needs were identified in an IEP developed by the IEP team
Plan and direct a variety of programs, projects, and activities as it relates to special education
Plan, lead, and participate in IEP meetings to review the student’s achievement and progress toward meeting annual goals and objectives
Demonstrate teaching strategies and utilizing materials considered appropriate and effective
Utilize assessment results in developing IEP goals and objectives
Plan and deliver rigorous and differentiated lessons
Provide an environment of effective classroom management and student efficacy
Use data to inform student support
Coordinate results of assessments with service providers and Director of Special Education and Wellness to prepare a multi-disciplinary team report at each initial or triennial review
Providing technical expertise to teachers and staff as it relates to serving students with IEPs
providing emphasis on meeting state requirements for a diploma, college admission, and preparation for adult life
Provide consultation to school staff and parents which may relate to student assessment, specialized instruction or behavior management
Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data to progress monitor and report on meeting IEP goals
Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned
Other Duties:
Perform related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience Any combination equivalent to:
a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Valid California Education Specialist Credential with English Learner Authorization or 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units of course work in a subject
Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances
Knowledge of:
Local, state, and federal laws as it relates to special education
Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievement
Leadership development practices and effective supervision
California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scope
Culturally-responsive pedagogy
Adult learning principles and change management theory
Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry
Skills and Ability to:
Motivate, inspire and engage students
Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
Use and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
Guide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habits
Implement collaborative and team building processes
Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development
Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
Provide timely and actionable feedback
Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work effectively across diverse communities
Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills
Working Conditions: Environment
Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities
Physical and Mental Demands
Mental acuity
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Hearing and speaking to communicate
Seeing to observe and read materials
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment
Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at www.leadps.org.
For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:
Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services, Title IX Coordinator 99 Linden Street Oakland, CA 94607 email: charrell@leadps.org Phone: 510-830-3780 x115
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