PLEASE NOTE - All applicants must have a "Clear Credential" to be considered for Epic Charters School employment.

Our goal is to allow our students to be all that they can be while bringing teachers and families together educationally to realize each student’s individual potential. Part of our uniqueness is that we are not a standard brick-and-mortar school - we work within a virtual environment. So if you have a working knowledge of computer technology, online education, and know how to provide exceptional customer service - we invite you to share in this vision and be a part of our innovative program! 

We are a unique learning environment that provides a non-traditional educational setting utilizing Internet-based, individualized self-paced instruction provided in nearly any location in California. Epic Teachers are remotely based and travel to the student’s home or other designated location to work with each student and meet with parents on a regular basis throughout the year. And each of our students is assigned only one teacher for a personalized, one-on-one approach to learning. 

Because we are a virtual school, Epic Teachers must be self-starters with the ability to work independently. They must be able to create a flexible teaching program and environment favorable to individual student’s learning and personal growth. We employ teachers that can easily establish effective rapport with students and their families, motivating students to develop, in accordance with each student’s ability, the skills, attitudes and knowledge needed for a good foundation for further success within the Epic Charter School program. 

LOCATION

Applicant should reside in one of the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Diego, or San Bernardino

Education Specialist- Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities Job Description SUMMARY: The Education Specialist will manage a caseload of Special Education students in the independent study environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities and/or duties required; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities Requirements:

• Holds a preliminary or clear CA special education credential State of CA Residence Excellent writing and grammar skills
• Extremely organized
• Flexible
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Adobe, Pathways, and Zoom Collaboration skills

Duties may include, but are not limited, to:

• Case Manager to special education students with mild to moderate or moderate to severe disabilities
• Be available for families on an as-needed basis via phone and online understanding the flexibility necessary for an independent study environment
• Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher, staff, and admin inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during the regular work week
• Work collaboratively within the special education team and across departments in a professional manner
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state timelines for documentation and IEPs
• Monitor IEP due dates and scheduling, including full team attendance and participation
• Email all approved provider reports to parents prior to IEPs
• Write and manage IEPs for all students on caseload in SEIS and send all IEP drafts to administrator for review
• Monitor and upload electronic signatures in a timely manner
• Participate in state testing of all students
• Attend all EPIC-required meetings in person and online
• Education Specialist- Moderate/Severe Disabilities Job Description
• Maintain records for caseload and other items determined by admin
• Complete IEP Progress Reports for each student 2x/year
• Create and prepare SAI lessons for caseload
• Teach specialized academic instruction as determined in student IEP’s
• Other duties as assigned by EPIC admin
• *Please note that all information herein is subject to change.

CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• Stay current with relevant research and teaching/learning trends as required to improve academic achievement
• Understand school resources
• Maintain updated curriculum training
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities
• Demonstrate subject matter concepts and examples using models, computers or other teacher-prepared instructional aids
• Develop instructional aides stressing discovery and laboratory learning as necessary depending on the subject taught
• Formulate new strategies to ensure that teaching to Epic Charter School standards is evident throughout the academic school year