26-27 Education Specialist / Resource Specialist

Job Summary

2026-2027 Education Specialist / Resource Teacher
Ceiba’s resource team plays a critical role in Ceiba student support and intervention. Ceiba Resource Teachers are responsible for providing instructional leadership at the school in the area of special education services and work collaboratively with teachers, school leadership, school counselors, paraprofessionals, and other resource staff to provide effective support for students. Education Specialists report to the Director of Special Education. The Education Specialist position is entirely funded with State Special Education funding.

Responsibilities:
Work with classroom teachers to coordinate and implement high quality differentiated instruction for resource students (State SPED)
Assist with coordination of student schedules to ensure all resource students receive the appropriate support; monitor service logs with team regularly (State SPED)
Provide student instruction in small groups as needed (State SPED)
Maintain accurate student records and keep all student IEPs up to date and in compliance with state requirements; ensure that all necessary reporting is completed (State SPED)
Schedule and lead IEP, Triennial, and other meetings as necessary with students, parents/guardians, and teachers (State SPED)
Work with Director of Special Education to conduct an annual comprehensive needs assessment for the school’s resource program and make recommendations to school leadership (State SPED)
Coordinate with external service providers as needed (Speech, Counseling) (State SPED)
Coordinate staff development based on the annual school needs assessment and provide teachers with individual support as needed (State SPED)
Assist with monitoring of classrooms to ensure that all resource students have access to necessary materials, accommodations/ modifications are being implemented, and teaching strategies/techniques are used to meet the varied learning styles of students (State SPED)
Attend conferences and pro

Requirements / Qualifications

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

• Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate