Education Specialist (Intern Sponsorship 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 :
• Complete the Aspire online application
• Upload Resume
• Upload Personal Statement (2-4 pages)

Use same personal statement for Aspire and Alliant

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

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QUALIFICATIONS

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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