Education Specialist (High School)

Requirements / Qualifications What We're Looking For • A valid California Education Specialist Credential in Moderate/Severe or Mild/Moderate with Autism Authorization. • At least two years of experience in an educational or related setting. • Knowledge of IEP development, specialized instruction, progress monitoring, and special education compliance. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • The ability to lead a classroom team and build collaborative relationships with families and professional partners. • A valid driver's license or access to reliable transportation. Comments and Other Information Why Linden Oaks? • Competitive annual salary of $60,000-$82,000, based on qualifications and experience. • A consistent, school-based Monday-Friday schedule. • Daily collaboration with paraprofessionals, related service providers, and professionals from multiple disciplines. • The opportunity to lead an individualized classroom while receiving support from an interdisciplinary team. • Professional-development opportunities and pathways for experienced educators to be considered for Lead or Manager-level roles. • Meaningful, mission-driven work centered on student safety, dignity, independence, and potential. What to Expect This position is active and campus-based. Education Specialists work in classroom, campus, indoor, and outdoor environments with noise levels that may range from moderate to loud. The role requires regular standing, walking, movement throughout the classroom and campus, frequent computer use, occasional bending and stooping, and the ability to lift or support up to 50 pounds. Education Specialists must also be able to respond to student needs and emergencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Ready to lead a classroom where every student can grow? Apply today to join the Linden Oaks team. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Linden Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.