Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs - Elementary 2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary

Under the direction of the site administrator and/or Director of Special Education, provides specialized academic instruction, behavioral support, and related educational services to students with extensive support needs in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Develops and implements instructional programs designed to meet the unique academic, social, emotional, behavioral, communication, adaptive, and functional needs of students with disabilities including, but not limited to, autism, deafblindness, extensive support needs, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, emotional disturbance, and traumatic brain injury. Collaborates with staff, parents, and outside agencies to support student success and compliance with federal and state special education requirements.

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Introduction
Letter of Recommendation (at least 3 within the Last 12 months)
Resume
Education Specialist Credential Extensive Support Needs
EL Authorization Required

Comments and Other Information

The East Whittier City School District provides educational opportunities (transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, including special education) for approximately 7,400 children. The District employs approximately 1,000 teachers, administrators and support staff. We have 13 schools which operate on a traditional school year schedule.