2026-2026 Education Specialist (Bilingual Spanish & English)

Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all learners for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-immersion program. Every learner, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate through our full-inclusion English and Spanish dual-language model.

Though 90% of Hispanic young adults say that a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 20% aged 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree. In contrast, only about 35% of the general American public considers college highly important, and a similar 35% hold a bachelor’s degree (2023, 2024 Pew Research) Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. 

Our educational philosophy is grounded in a sociocultural approach to learning that emphasizes collaboration, language development, and culturally sustaining practices. We believe students learn best in rigorous, language-rich environments that are developmentally responsive, prioritizing play-based pedagogy in early childhood and intentional direct and interdisciplinary instruction in the upper grades. Instruction is standards-based and designed to develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and critical thinking through reflective, data-informed practice.

If our mission, model, and approach to teaching and learning resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Education Specialist (SPED) Teacher will be an inspiring and motivating educator who can work independently. Under the supervision of the Principal and Student Services Manager, the Education Specialist is responsible for the success of students in the primary academic areas (reading, writing, language, and/or math, etc) through implementing Voices approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; modeling the necessary skills to perform assignments; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, classroom teachers, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goal, etc.  The Educational Specialist will have the responsibility, in consultation with administration, to design and implement curriculum, develop school-wide instructional strategies, and administer assessments in an effort to best fit the needs of the school's target students. The SPED teacher will be responsible for managing the IEP caseload for students. To achieve our goals, the Education Specialist will implement various instructional strategies and curricula in the following environments: Core classes, Intervention classes, Small group, and one-on-one student pull-out.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching: 

• Provides educational instruction as outlined in the IEP for identified individuals with exceptional needs and monitors the implementation of the IEP
• Provides leadership for ensuring full compliance with legal requirements as prescribed by  federal law under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act 1997) and IDEIA (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Improvement Act, 2004) and the State of California Education Code
• Uses the school's data analysis tools to drive instructional practices, re-teaching strategies, and interventions
• Responds to student data on a weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis based on student need
• Provides accommodations and/or modifications to learners with disabilities for assignments and testing as determined by the IEP team 
• Instruct students for the purpose of improving their success in assigned basic academic subject areas of reading, writing and/or math, etc.
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment, developing behavior support plans as needed
• Plan learning activities appropriate to subject(s), grade level(s), abilities, and cultural background of individual students
• Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students that inspire academic achievement and an enthusiasm for learning
• Organize classroom systems/procedures/routines and manage student behavior to ensure students are fully engaged in learning 
• Establish a culture of high expectations and college preparation for all students 
• Develop lesson plans consistent with Voices' best practices & guidelines, instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education 
• Challenge and accelerate ALL students, no matter at what level they enter the classroom  
• Develop and evaluate independent study programs  

Assessing: 

• Provides ongoing educational assessments and diagnoses of children for the purpose of identifying special learning problems and coordinates the development of individual instructional plans as appropriate for students identified  with special needs 
• Evaluates students' abilities in basic academics for the purpose of assisting other  personnel in the diagnosis of learning disorders, development of remediation plans, and/or student progress

• Administers standardized achievement tests, interprets results to determine  learners' strengths and areas of need for initial, annual, and triennial assessments
• Drafts and writes professional and compliant IEPs, as well as finalizes the data in SEIS (affirms all IEPs)
• Establish procedures to process and place eligible students: develop screening programs in areas of academics and behavior; use data to determine eligibility for special education services; and provide research-based instruction and interventions of increasing intensity of supports to benefit all students
• Coordinates referral and assessment procedures and facilitates the coordination of IEP team meetings and the implementation of special education services (Speech, Occupational Therapy, etc.)

Collaboration: 

• Work cooperatively with staff and parents toward the resolution of mutual concerns
• Participate in daily grade-level meetings and professional development
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of lessons, units, and programs  
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with other team members and outside service providers to diagnose and address learning challenges 
• Participates in various meetings (IEP, SST, Parent conference, In-service training, Staff meetings, etc.)
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
• Collaborate with parents as educational partners and provide ability awareness as needed
• Coordinates special education services with the regular school program for each individual with exceptional needs and monitors the implementation of the IEP

 Professional Activities: 

• Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats 
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Voices' mission, vision, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior and teacher compact
• Motivate and organize parent involvement and foster strong school morale and academic achievement 
• Provide students and their families with regular and timely information. Participate in parent conferences and provide regular progress reports as required
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Represent the school and program to local and State groups as assigned, maintaining a positive and professional image; interact with outside agencies as necessary
• Maintain and prepare reports and records regarding student matters as directed
• Mentor and co-plan with the Associate Teacher, keeping him/her informed of weekly plans and goals, and evaluating the Associate Teacher 
• Keep anecdotal records about student behavior and progress for use when generating IEPs and in conferences with parents  
• Prepares local, state, and federal reports, or other documents as may be required for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties
• Other duties as assigned

Voices Academies Education Specialist Teacher candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• CA Education Education Specialist Credential (Mild to Moderate) or eligible for emergency permit
• Bilingual authorization (BCLAD or equivalent, BCC, ELD, LDS, etc.) — required for permanent roles; preferred for temporary assignments
• Knowledge of subject matter, including California Common Core Standards
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Commitment to the accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
• Works well in a high-pressure environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Can work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrate success in building a dual-immersion curriculum
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools, is a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

• Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch 
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Occasional evening and or weekend work 
• Occasional travel 
• Willingness to be trained as needed 

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final offer:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Cleared criminal background check
• Valid TB Clearance

• Annual Salary Range: $64,446- $97,299 DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 10 paid holidays per school year
• 28 additional paid non-work days per school year
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Retirement plan

• Reports directly to the Principal, Permanent Salaried, Exempt Position 
• Position follows 11-month calendar
• At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at [email protected].  Thank you. 

Voices College-Bound Language Academies will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer.                                                                                              It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.