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Implement health and mobility supports (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.) . Aspire Public Schools will fully fund the tuition for the Preliminary Education Specialist credential program through Aspire's partnership with Alliant University for hired Education Specialist Interns while interns also earn a full Special Education Teacher salary!

<h5>Education Specialist (Sponsorship Program) </h5>Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. Aspire is committed to prioritizing the hiring of professional Education Specialists to do our part to ensure students with exceptional needs have high quality support. This opportunity creates a professional growth pathway for committed candidates who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. Aspire Public Schools will fully fund the tuition for the Preliminary Education Specialist credential program through Aspire's partnership with Alliant University for hired Education Specialist Interns while interns also earn a full Special Education Teacher salary! The Education Specialist (Sponsorship Program) candidate works as an Ed Specialist Intern while obtaining their Education Specialist credential and instructs students with Individualized Education Plans in an inclusive environment. The role works closely with Special Education and Aspire staff on a regular basis and may work with outside consultants and district personnel as needed. <ul><li>Administer academic assessments, write the academic assessment report and present at IEP meetings </li><li>Consult and communicate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students </li><li>Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education </li><li>Collaborate with faculty to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom </li><li>Assist with the development of the master schedule to plan for all student IEP needs </li><li>Meet the minimum IDEA requirements related to case management </li><li>Maintain a high level of rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core and/or alternate curriculum standards </li><li>Regularly collaborates with team members for the purposes of: reviewing student data, ensuring IEP implementation, co-planning and/or co-teaching </li><li>Develop, provide and oversee alternate curriculum and testing for eligible students </li><li>Implement health and mobility supports (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.) </li><li>Oversee, teach and implement a student's behavior intervention plan, including gathering and analyzing relevant data on a regular basis, and collaborating with staff members around student plan and progress </li><li>Input weekly IEP service tracking and meet all IEP timelines </li><li>Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations </li><li>Coordinate the development and implementation of a student's Individualized Transition Program, especially students in the 16-22 program </li><li>Be able to effectively run a program for students with extensive needs with specially designed instruction to meet their IEP goals, and support students' progress within the general education class with appropriately modified/accommodated work </li><li>Collaborate with related service providers to ensure the proper implementation of AAC/functional communication, behavior intervention plans, physical/mobility needs, etc. </li><li>Utilizes Aspire's Alternate Curriculum guidelines to inform student programming </li><li>Daily oversight of paraprofessional support, including the staff schedule and implementation of IEP services </li><li>Develop a thorough progress monitoring tool for students, that is regularly shared with staff and parents and used for team decision-making </li><li>Communicate on a frequent basis with parents of students around student progress, and collaborate to gain parent input </li><li>Collaborate with outside providers as needed and appropriate, with parent consent </li><li>Perform other related duties as required and assigned </li><li>Meets expectations established in the Ed Specialist Intern Sponsorship Program. </li></ul>Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment. Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

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All Aspire Los Angeles Board meetings are subject to California Brown Act transparency requirements, and Board members must comply with the Fair Political Practices Commission requirement for annual financial disclosures. Investment in Impact: Make a personally meaningful annual investment in Aspire Los Angeles—through financial contributions, fundraising, or sharing your time and expertise—to advance equitable outcomes for our students and communities .

<h5>Founding Board Member for Aspire Los Angeles </h5>Aspire Public Schools, Los Angeles: Aspire Los Angeles operates eleven public charter schools spanning grades TK-12. Aspire LA serves over 4,200 scholars from historically underserved communities in Huntington Park, South Gate, and South Los Angeles. Aspire LA schools outperform local schools, offering a high-quality, free alternative for families. Aspire LA remains connected to a state-wide network of Aspire Public Schools. As the first charter management organization in California, Aspire was founded in 1998 and today collectively prepares over 15,400 TK-12 students for success in college, career, and life. Mission & Vision: Aspire LA's vision is that scholars are prepared and empowered to build a fulfilling and liberated future for themselves and their communities. Aspire LA's mission is to: <ul><li>Provide a rigorous, joyful academic experience that cultivates our scholars' skills, talents, and gifts, such that they may pursue and persist in college or any post-secondary pathway that is authentic to their identities; </li><li>Promote inclusivity and disrupt systems that have historically oppressed marginalized communities, including Black, Latino/a/x, Indigenous, and People of Color; and </li><li>Nurture our scholars' pride in their abilities, identities, and communities. </li></ul>Aspire LA has embarked on a bold strategic plan anchored in the "4 A's": Anti-Racism, Academics, Agency, and Activism. These guiding principles shape how the organization learns, works, and operates. They are designed to ensure the schooling experiences of young people disrupt inequities, center marginalized voices, and establish a community of values-driven action and authentic belonging. Founding Board of Directors: The Aspire network includes 3 regional entities (Bay Area, Central Valley, Los Angeles), each with its own local Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization, and Directors are public officials. All Aspire Los Angeles Board meetings are subject to California Brown Act transparency requirements, and Board members must comply with the Fair Political Practices Commission requirement for annual financial disclosures. Board members will have a demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of Aspire and experience identifying and interrupting inequitable practices in their communities and areas of influence. Principal Responsibilities: <ul><li>Advance Antiracism and Equity </li><li><ul><li>Advance Aspire LA's commitment to antiracism across all aspects of governance. </li><li>Examine and interrupt inequitable systems within policies, practices, and decision-making structures. </li><li>Elevate marginalized voices in Board deliberations and ensure decisions reflect the communities we serve. </li><li>Ensure governance decisions, resource allocations, and outcomes advance academic excellence, scholar agency, and community-centered action. </li></ul></li><li>Governance and Engagement </li><li><ul><li>Actively participate in Board and committee meetings; maintain consistent attendance (missing no more than one Board meeting per year). </li><li>Come prepared—review materials in advance and engage meaningfully in discussion and decision-making. </li><li>Stay informed on strategic priorities, key policies, and relevant state and national trends impacting education and Aspire LA. </li></ul></li><li>Strategic Oversight and Organizational Health </li><li><ul><li>Provide strategic guidance and monitor organizational health, including academic performance and progress toward priorities. </li><li>Partner with and advise the Executive Director on key initiatives and organizational direction. </li><li>Review and provide feedback on performance against goals, metrics, and outcomes. </li></ul></li><li>Financial Stewardship and Compliance </li><li><ul><li>Ensure strong financial oversight, including review and approval of annual budgets, quarterly financials, major contracts, and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). </li><li>Monitor fiscal health, compliance, and adherence to governance policies. </li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the California Nonprofit Integrity Act, the Brown Act, and other regulatory requirements. </li><li>Disclose any potential, perceived, or actual conflicts of interest. </li></ul></li><li>Executive Leadership and Accountability </li><li><ul><li>Select, support, and evaluate the Executive Director. </li><li>Conduct an annual performance and compensation review aligned to organizational priorities and outcomes. </li></ul></li><li>Ambassadorship and Resource Development </li><li><ul><li>Serve as an ambassador for Aspire LA—strengthening relationships with families, communities, and key stakeholders. </li><li>Contribute meaningfully through financial support, fundraising, and/or leveraging time, expertise, and networks. </li><li>Attend select Aspire events and school visits. </li><li>Connect Aspire LA to partners, opportunities, and resources that advance our mission and impact. </li></ul></li></ul>Expectations and Time Commitments: <ul><li>Board Meetings: The Board meets at least 5 times per year for Board meetings and an annual retreat. Board meetings are approximately 4 hours in length. Meetings may not begin without a quorum of Board members present. Meetings will be held in Los Angeles, CA. (California law requires Board meetings be held in the county in which the organization has the most students enrolled.) </li><li>Board Roles: Serve as an officer of the Board (Chair or Vice-Chair) and/or serve as a member of a standing or ad hoc committee (i.e. Executive, Audit, Finance, Governance) as applicable. Most committee meetings take place quarterly remotely or in person. </li><li>Supporting Events: Participate in annual school visits, events to cultivate funders or contacts, and/or to charter renewal/petition interviews, and other related events. </li><li>Investment in Impact: Make a personally meaningful annual investment in Aspire Los Angeles—through financial contributions, fundraising, or sharing your time and expertise—to advance equitable outcomes for our students and communities </li><li>Board Director Recruitment: Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Chair to identify, recruit, and develop strong Board members. </li><li>Remain in Good Standing: Complete annual Board Brown Act training and annual required disclosures. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality. </li></ul>

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Implement health and mobility supports (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.) . In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Description ABOUT ASPIRE Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998-in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through-Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. INTERN SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:Aspire is committed to prioritizing the hiring of professional Education Specialists to do our part to ensure students with exceptional needs have high quality support. This opportunity creates a professional growth pathway for committed candidates who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. Aspire Public Schools will fully fund the tuition for the Preliminary Education Specialist credential program through Aspire's partnership with Alliant University for hired Education Specialist Interns while interns also earn a full Special Education Teacher salary! Application Process *Candidates must complete the Aspire application process and go through the interview process prior to enrolling with Alliant University: <ul><li>Complete the Aspire online application </li><li>Upload Resume </li><li>Upload Personal Statement (2-4 pages) <ul><li>Use same personal statement for Aspire and Alliant </li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Upload Letter of recommendation from immediate supervisor and/or Principal </li><li>Upload references to include name, phone, email and title for an existing supervisor and professional peer </li></ul>* Please see complete the complete Ed Specialist Intern Sponsorship Program Overview here. JOB SUMMARY The Education Specialist (Sponsorship Program) candidate works as an Ed Specialist Intern while obtaining their Education Specialist credential and instructs students with Individualized Education Plans in an inclusive environment. The role works closely with Special Education and Aspire staff on a regular basis and may work with outside consultants and district personnel as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS<ul><li>Administer academic assessments, write the academic assessment report and present at IEP meetings </li><li>Consult and communicate with faculty and parents via meetings, phone, and email regarding the needs and progress of students </li><li>Maintain knowledge of current regulations pertaining to special education </li><li>Collaborate with faculty to ensure that students modifications and accommodations are being appropriately implemented in the general education classroom </li><li>Assist with the development of the master schedule to plan for all student IEP needs </li><li>Meet the minimum IDEA requirements related to case management </li><li>Maintain a high level or rigor for students with disabilities in order to ensure equitable access to common core and/or alternate curriculum standards </li><li>Regularly collaborates with team members for the purposes of: reviewing student data, ensuring IEP implementation, co-planning and/or co-teaching </li><li>Develop, provide and oversee alternate curriculum and testing for eligible students </li><li>Implement health and mobility supports (i.e. provide 1:1 support to student in classroom, support student/s with toileting needs, assist with health-related needs (g-tube, feeding, administration of medication) (under supervision of school nurse) and assist with the physical needs of students (lifting/ assisting with mobility, implementing student stretching/exercise routines.) </li><li>Oversee, teach and implement a student's behavior intervention plan, including gathering and analyzing relevant data on a regular basis, and collaborating with staff members around student plan and progress </li><li>Input weekly IEP service tracking and meet all IEP timelines </li><li>Create and maintain notifications, records, files, and reports as required by federal, state, and SELPA regulations </li><li>Coordinate the development and implementation of a student's Individualized Transition Program, especially students in the 16-22 program </li><li>Be able to effectively run a program for students with extensive needs with specially designed instruction to meet their IEP goals, and support students' progress within the general education class with appropriately modified/accommodated work </li><li>Collaborate with related service providers to ensure the proper implementation of AAC/functional communication, behavior intervention plans, physical/mobility needs, etc. </li><li>Utilizes Aspire's Alternate Curriculum guidelines to inform student programming </li><li>Daily oversight of paraprofessional support, including the staff schedule and implementation of IEP services </li><li>Develop a thorough progress monitoring tool for students, that is regularly shared with staff and parents and used for team decision-making </li><li>Communicate on a frequent basis with parents of students around student progress, and collaborate to gain parent input </li><li>Collaborate with outside providers as needed and appropriate, with parent consent </li><li>Perform other related duties as required and assigned </li><li>Meets expectations established in the Ed Specialist Intern Sponsorship Program. </li></ul>Additional:<ul><li>Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. </li><li>Comfortable with utilization of technology in a remote environment. </li><li>Perform other related duties as required and assigned. </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS Required knowledge, skills & abilities:<ul><li>Knowledge of special education principles, concepts, methodologies, and documentation requirements </li><li>Knowledge of special education assessment, planning, instruction, and evaluation </li><li>Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles </li><li>Ability and willingness to implement students' IEPs </li><li>Belief in inclusion and Aspire's Equity Belief Statements and demonstrates high expectations for students with diverse learning needs </li><li>Ability and willingness to reflect and improve </li><li>Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions; ability and good judgment to take initiative to modify activities </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with general education and special education colleagues, parents and community </li><li>Ability to excel as a member of a team and implement new learnings from professional development </li><li>Ability to work with an ethnically and economically diverse student body </li></ul>Minimum educational level:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree required in a related field. </li></ul>Experience required:<ul><li>Undergrad GPA of 2.5* or higher </li><li>GPA- If your undergraduate or applicable graduate GPA is below the stated requirement, you must submit a petition requesting an exemption from this academic requirement. Provide a statement of exception or submit additional material that would document your ability to perform in an intensive academic environment. </li><li>CBEST- Teacher candidates will now be able to meet the BSR by completing qualified college coursework with a grade of B or better in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics. </li><li>Pass and/or attempt to PASS the CSET. </li></ul> Compensation:Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program. Aspire Education Specialist 25-26 Pay Schedule Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans. #LinkedInEducators

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