Instructional Support Special Education (Inclusion) Specialist
Job Description
5280 embraces fully-inclusive classrooms, and Inclusion Specialists provide essential support to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the general education setting. Inclusion Specialists provide assessment services and develop, implement, and supervise Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). In collaboration with classroom teachers and parents/guardians, Inclusion Specialists support and monitor student progress towards IEP goals, and play a crucial role in communicating needs, services, and accommodations to staff and parents/guardians. Inclusion Specialists must be patient, flexible, and empathetic when working with students, families, and colleagues. Additionally, Inclusion Specialists should possess strong organization skills, be effective communicators and facilitators of large group discussions, and be able to speak and write clearly and succinctly using plain language. Inclusion Specialists also supervise our Academic & ELA Coaches.
