Education Specialist (On-Site)

The Cottonwood School offers dynamic homeschooling pathways for TK-12: a uniquely personalized, whole-learner approach that nurtures academic, social, and emotional achievement. The Cottonwood school is a tuition-free, public charter school serving transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento Counties. We take an integrative approach that education is more than academic learning. We understand that a rich education includes social and emotional development as well as a strong academic foundation. 

Our Homestudy Pathway fosters holistic learning through the many activities and events we offer each month—field trips, workshops, hands-on, experiential activities.

Our Cottonwood College Prep Academy is a hybrid on-site High School Pathway that offers Montessori-inspired project-based learning that encourages collaboration and creativity.

At The Cottonwood School, we envision a world where students flourish, communities thrive, and staff are fulfilled. 

Start Date: April 1, 2026

Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full-Time

Direct Supervisor: Associate Director of Special Education

Salary Schedule: Schedule B 

Work Calendar: 190 

Classification: Certificated

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: This position is expected to work on-site at our El Dorado Hills school office, 5 days a week. This position is not eligible for telecommuting.

Job Description: Link 

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, The Cottonwood School offers eligible full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that can include: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Life & Disability insurnace, 403(b) and 457(b) plans (with matching available for certain classifications), an Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts for Health care and dependent care, Paid Time Off and sick leave benefits (for certain classifications and eligible staff), pet insurance, and more!

*Compensation & benefits may be prorated based on date of hire*

Certificated Postings

TCS is a STRS participating employer. Certificated employees are enrolled in the California STRS.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid California Education Specialist Instruction Credential - Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe with English Learner (EL) Authorization
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must live in Northern California and be able to commute to El Dorado Hills and counties The Cottonwood School serves

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at an independent study charter school
• Bridge Authorization

Employment Requirements

• AB 2534 Verification
• Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Clearance
• I-9 Verification