About Unbound Stockton Community School

Unbound Stockton Community School is a 4th- 8th community-based charter school that focuses on a high quality education paired with rich community opportunities. We welcome ALL students and teach diverse students to learn together, allowing them to be more culturally competent and engaged community leaders. To learn more, visit www.unboundstockton.org.

In July 2024, Unbound Stockton Community School will open its doors to its founding class of students and eventually serve 300 students during the 2028-2029 school year. We are actively building a founding team that shares our belief that with strong academics, authentic relationships, student leadership opportunities, and a hands-on community rooted approach, all students can become successful agents of change for themselves and their community.

Job Summary of the Founding Education Specialist

The Education Specialist will be responsible for a caseload of students with Individualized Education Programs, ensuring that every student on their respective caseload receives all legally mandated minutes, supports, and services. The Education Specialist will provide push-in support (and pull-out services as mandated by IEPs), as well as provide support during Affinity Learning Time. The Education Specialist will plan and collaborate with their general education counterparts during weekly teacher meetings, as well as engage in professional development and data days. The Education Specialist will also be responsible for schoolwide systems and services and work closely with the leadership team to maintain high quality functions for the Special Education team.

Qualifications

Unbound Stockton Community School has launched a search for an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and mission driven Education Specialist. To enable us to select the candidate most qualified to oversee and support the implementation of our academic program, including management of curricula, provision of professional development, and development of teachers’ instructional practice, we have established the following qualifications for this position:

• Possess a valid California Special Education Teaching Credential
• Knowledge of learning development, California State Standards, and assessments
• Possess skills in planning, setting agenda, and coordinating/conducting meetings/trainings
• Knowledge of special education laws, codes and regulations, and the IEP process
• Knowledge of differentiation and project based learning
• Commitment to our shared values around diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to communicate and collaborate well with students, families, and colleagues
• Willingness to reflect and develop
• Possess a bachelor's degree

Key Beliefs

As such, all candidates must indicate belief in and commitment to the following to be considered for employment:

• Indicate belief in the Charter School’s mission, vision, and academic plan
• Mirror our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Understand how to work along lines of difference and how to work collaboratively in diverse teams
• Understand the importance of social-emotional learning and understanding identity as a complement to academic achievement
• Model the Charter School’s UNITE Core Values: Understand Self, Never Stop Learning, Include Others, Take on Challenges, and Equity Requires Action
• Express a commitment to implementing restorative practices and utilizing PBIS to support student behavior
• Believe in core tenets of project-based learning in a community-based setting
• View families and members of the community as powerful school partners
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge and pedagogical expertise, including the ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum to be culturally sustaining in a team setting (as applicable)
• Present evidence of positive student outcomes (as applicable)
• Hold credentials equal to those required by law (as applicable)
• Possess required Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit, or other equivalent document (as applicable).

Responsibilities

Students:

• Provide special education services as defined in each student's IEP.
• Provide accurate and timely data for evaluating outcomes for students with IEPs
• Maintain student records for current and former students with IEPs
• Develop and implement transition plans for all students matriculating to High School

Families:

• Provide parents with regular reports on their child’s progress towards IEP goals
• Mediate disputes between parents and schools
• Communicates regularly with parents, teachers, and other staff on the IEP process
• Gather feedback and input from parents each semester to improve processes and supports

School:

• Direct special education services for all students with disabilities and ensure that school is meeting the needs of each student and their IEP.
• Maintain open lines of communication regarding special services with all interested parties; respond to concerns of parents, teachers, and school leaders
• Facilitate IEP meetings
• Manage OT/PT/SLP or contracted services in accordance with students IEPs
• Assist with the coordination of a multi-tier system of support
• RTI
• PBIS
• Design and lead the screening process for special services
• Coordinate the implementation of federal and state grant applications and manages appropriate IDEA grants
• In collaboration with the school leader, monitor special education enrollment & projections

Legal:

• Interpret and remain current on all federal, state, and local mandates for special education and Section 504 services
• Ensure that the school remains in full compliance with all federal, state, and local laws
• Handle all communication and documents discretely and professionally
• Handle necessary services and duties in partnership with our school SELPA.

Compensation and Benefits

The Education Specialist position offers a competitive salary comparative to job experience that is benchmarked against local school districts and charter schools. The current pay scale for Unbound Stockton is from $58,000 - $102,000 depending on years of experience and educational degrees. Additional stipends are available based on additional education or licensure. Unbound Stockton also offers competitive employee benefits rates with regards to health, dental, vision, and participation in the CalSTRS retirement system.

Right to Revise

This job description is not all-inclusive, and the School reserves the right to revise this job description without advance notice. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work employees. They are not an exhaustive list of personnel responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, an employment contract must be established and may change without notice.