Area Curriculum Specialist - Special Education - Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs, a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope is seeking an Area Curriculum & Instruction Specialist to join our award-winning team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression, and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, outcome-driven environment, seek a career with genuine purpose, and possess a problem-solving mindset, a sense of humor, and a stellar work ethic — We Should Talk!

As the Area Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, you will ensure fidelity of systems in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment with the overall goal of achieving successful learning outcomes for students at all campuses within an assigned area. As the chief educational assurance agent in the assigned area, you will assure compliance of all programs with educational laws, regulations, and internal standards for educational services. Serves as a positive, collaborative team member within the assigned area, providing ongoing and open communication among all locations and departments.

‖ Responsibilities Include:

• Serving as instructional leader for your assigned area; ensuring the implementation of Spectrum’s educational policies, procedures and standards which are aligned to California State Frameworks/Content Standards, CDE and educational law.
• Providing support, guidance, and supervision to teachers in educational assessment, curriculum, instruction, classroom systems and state standards; and ensuring the use of evidence-based teaching strategies for all assigned campuses by providing training, coaching and feedback.
• Overseeing both the formal and informal academic assessment procedures for campuses in assigned area to monitor student progress and rates of student achievement.
• Providing training and support to on-site education teams in the use of student data for instructional decision-making purposes including the use of evidence based instructional practices/strategies to achieve high rates of student growth and achievement.
• Overseeing implementation of on-site intervention instruction and curriculum with an emphasis on direct instruction in the areas of reading, writing, spelling, and math for students performing below grade level.
• Researching and making recommendations for the use of evidence-based curricula in assigned area classrooms which meet the requirements set forth by the Department of Education
• Providing oversight to area education teams on lesson plans, transcripts, report cards, grading system, and progress reports for the academic classrooms.
• Guiding each campus’s instructional staff in development of long term and short-term classroom goals and assisting in determination of priorities and timelines for implementation.
• Conducting regular quality assurance checks for assigned campuses at the individual student, staff, classroom, and site level and making recommendations for improvement.
• Assessing the training needs of all instructional staff within assigned area, and designing staff development plans which include training, follow-up monitoring, coaching and feedback.
• Providing training and support within the assigned area to education coordinators, teachers, and related services providers in the IEP process including but not limited to, IEP goal review, IEP meeting participation, and transition planning support.
• Supporting the implementation of classroom systems including tracking behavior improvement and reinforcement.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication with parents, care providers and district personnel in assigned area, always projecting a positive and professional company image and participating as a liaison when required.
• Attending and participating in all required on-site and regional meetings, and participating in staff development through conferences, trainings, and seminars to maintain and develop core competencies.
• Performing additional duties and/or projects at the request of onsite Program Directors or as assigned by the Area/Regional VP, Operations.

‖ Qualifications Required:

• Master's degree or higher in special education or a related field.
• Must hold currently or have ability to obtain a valid special education preliminary credential.
• A valid state driver’s license is required for travel between locations.
• This role is 100% traveling to campuses onsite. Typical hours: 8am-4pm.
• Minimum of three years prior experience working in a special education program setting.
• Prior experience working in an educational leadership and/or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum content, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-driven decision making, individual education plans, and functional analysis/behavior intervention plans highly preferred.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and adapt to changes and/or new initiatives.
• Advanced motivational, conflict resolution, problem solving, decision making, and organization skills.
• Highly effective oral and written communication.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Spectrum Center Schools is a division of ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. For more than 45 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives!

As a member of the ChanceLight family you will be provided with the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching personal & professional fulfillment!

Learn more about our history, our mission, and the program services we provide by visiting the links below:

• https://bit.ly/OurChancelightStory
• https://bit.ly/MeetingSpectrum

‖ Additional Perks and Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Virtual Medical Visits
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• 401k Options
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development
• And So Much More!

If you're ready to start changing the direction of students' lives by providing them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures — this is your Chance!

Join us and start making a genuine difference in the lives of children today!

Careers, With ChanceLight Work. With Purpose.

Copyright 2024 ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education, a ChanceLight company. *Benefit plans and eligibility requirements may vary based on role and employment status.

Education

• Masters or better in Special Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Has License/Credentialing
• Special Ed Certification
• Moderate - Severe
• Mild-Moderate
• Driver Licenses

Skills

• Special Education
• Leadership
• Teacher Mentoring/Training
• Behavioral Intervention
• Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
• Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
• Personalized Instruction
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management

Behaviors

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)