ISCA - After-Hours Education Specialist

Application Deadline: Thursday, 8/13/2026 @ 4:00pm

ABOUT INSIGHT SCHOOLS OF CALIFORNIA:

Insight Schools of California (a network of three public charter schools) delivers online/virtual home based-instruction to students in grades 9-12 in California. Insight Schools of California serves at-risk students. We use K12, inc. as our curriculum provider for the basis of instruction and teachers provide live instruction via the Engageli platform. While our schools do offer some scheduling flexibility, students are still required to maintain daily attendance, attend instructional sessions, and complete their coursework each day.

This position is for a part-time, after-hours (3-7pm) Education Specialist position.  Education Specialists are responsible for the specialized academic instruction (SAI) for students with disabilities. They manage a caseload of students, including scheduling and holding IEP meetings.  Most communication is done virtually via video conference, teleconference, regular phone calls, email, instant messaging, and online.

HOURS AND PAY INFORMATION: 
Part-Time After-Hours: Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-7:00pm. You are not allowed to have another job during these contracted hours.
Pay: $110 per student, per month

We do participate in CalSTRS. Please contact your CalSTRS counselor about how employment with Insight Schools of California may affect your personal STRS account. Only full time employees are offered health, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits information is only given out upon offer. We do provide training for all programs and we have a great staff to serve as your support system.

Job Description 

Job Title: After-Hours Education Specialist –Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe  
Reports To: Special Education Mentor 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt  

Department: Special Education 

Overview: 

Virtual schools are new models in public education. They look both backward to what we know works well in educating children, and forward to see how technology can help us implement these strategies with  children. Virtual school teachers are part of a pioneering effort. Our teachers, therefore, need to share the  School’s pioneering mission and approach. 

Summary: 

The After-Hours Education Specialist requires a firm understanding of how best practices from a classroom can be applied to our innovative model and an openness to explore the ways technology can help create  new best practices. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support assigned students receiving Special Education services 

• Obtain academic present levels/baselines 

• Follow up with providers to confirm that IEP attendance, reports, and services are being completed 
• Schedule and hold individual monthly phone conferences with the general education teachers and for families of students assigned to caseload, follow up on any noted concerns 

• Complete ongoing contact logs 

• Be available for families on your caseload via phone and online during your contracted hours 
• Draft Assessment Plans and Prior Written Notices to send to Special Education Mentor within timelines 
• Email IEP related documents to the office to send out 

• Set up IEPs in online classroom, and follow up on attendees 

• Ensure all documents are submitted and available prior to IEP meeting (psych report, related services  provider reports/goals, GE/Parent progress) and forwarded to IEP Team members. 
• Email/mail all reports to parents 

• Write and manage IEPs for students on caseload 

• Obtain signatures on Assessment Plans and/or IEP documents 

• Draft ITP’s and hold transition meetings, as appropriate 

• Monitor confidential tracking database for returned IEPs 

• Follow up with parental or teacher concerns 

• Work closely with Special Education Mentor and/or Program Specialist to report any concerns 
• Keep files in office compliant 

• Update appropriate database(s) with services, accommodations, IEP dates and other necessary  information 

• Attend professional development meetings when applicable. 

• Attend Special Education department meetings when applicable. 

• Complete IEP Progress Reports for each student, including Related Services Provider progress as  reported by the Related Services Provider

• At the end of the year gather all individual student records and communications for digital archiving (IEP’s, monthly progress notes from teacher, parent input form, reports from evaluations, etc.) 
• Respond as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours to parent, student, teacher and administrative  inquiries via phone and/or e-mail during regular work week 

• Attend all in person meetings as scheduled 

• Other duties as required by Program Specialist or Director 

Requirements/Experience: 

• Reside in the state of California 

• Bachelor's degree 

• Strong content and subject-matter knowledge 

• Ability to support and guide adults, as well as students 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Organization and time-management skills 

• Excellent writing and grammar skills 

• Flexible schedule 

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and experience using them in a  professional capacity 

Certificates and Licenses:  

Must hold a valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild/Moderate or the new  Mild/Moderate Support Needs AND/OR Moderate/Severe Disabilities or the new Extensive Support Needs California English Language Authorization 

* A California Multiple Subject Credential is highly desirable, but not required. 

Further Considerations: 

Most positions are full time. However, given the fact that some enrolled students live in more rural and remote parts of California, the need for part time education specialists to serve these students locally is crucial. Also, as a school with open enrollment, there are times when there are not enough students yet to fill a full-time position, therefore providing an opening for a part-time teaching position. A part time  position involves all of the same responsibilities as a full-time position but bears a reduced class load. 

Assignment of Students: 

Students will be assigned to education specialists by the Program Specialist or designees according to a  number of variables. Full time classes will be filled prior to assigning students to part time education  specialists. Education specialists with special education experience will be assigned students with special  needs.  

Competencies: 

Adaptability: 

Accepts and incorporates feedback; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or  method to best fit the situation; Manages competing demands; Inspires the trust of others; Keeps  commitments; Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values; Works with integrity and  ethically

Communications: 

Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Expresses ideas  and thoughts verbally; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication  methods; Facilitates communication between various members of the IEP team including both internal  and external service providers 

Dependability: 

Commits to doing the best job possible; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps  commitments; Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines; Responds to requests for service and  assistance; Takes responsibility for own actions 

Job Knowledge: 

Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Displays understanding of how job relates to others;  Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal  supervision; Uses resources effectively 

Planning & Organization: 

Integrates changes smoothly; Plans for additional resources; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets  goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently; Works in an organized manner 

Quality: 

Applies feedback to improve performance; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays  commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure  quality 

Use of Technology: 

Adapts to new technologies; Demonstrates required skills; Keeps technical skills up to date; Troubleshoots  technological problems; Uses technology to increase productivity 

Computer Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; and  experience using a student information system and/or other type of database software. Experience  moderating online meetings (Blackboard Collaborate, Webinar, Webex) for small and large groups 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters  while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A flexible schedule is required. 

This position is a virtual position working from a home office. Must have ability to travel throughout the  school year within and between assigned geographic areas to support students, attend regularly scheduled  meetings, proctor state exams and participate in school activities and orientations. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather  conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to  successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to  enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this  job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use  hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. 

Restrictions on Time Off: 

TBD based on the school calendar 

* Use of sick time under the California Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 may be  approved during the above restricted dates 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the  position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as  assigned by their supervisor.