Primary Purpose

To facilitate student academics and functional skills through professional development and consultation with early childhood teachers and staff, model best practices, review and support PK/PPCD classrooms, staff, and curriculum to enhance educational services; and provide support services to parents.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum

Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area including strategies to address language, communication, behavior and social skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with adult learners

Working knowledge of computer software and multimedia tools

Leadership and problem solving skills

Embrace CCISD instructional philosophy and initiatives

Demonstration expertise in the following areas:

• Content knowledge
• Standards-based instruction
• Instructional strategies and best practices
• Effective instruction for diverse learners
• Data interpretation
• Professional learning creating and delivery
• Adult learning theory
• Integration of technology

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience

Varied grade levels of instructional experience preferred

Experience working with adult learners, planning and delivering professional learning

Leadership experience (such as lead teacher, department head, curriculum writer, etc.) preferred

Demonstrated technology skills, including effective integration of technology into curriculum

Strong data analysis skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Strategies

1. Work cooperatively with all teachers to implement and modify curricula as needed and assist education staff with accommodations and instructional training.
2. Consult with district and campus staff regarding management of student behavior.
3. Conduct training for creating classroom environments that are conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
4. Conduct training for ongoing assessment of student achievement, managing student behavior.
5. Conduct training in intervening in crisis situations for students as necessary.
6. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflects understanding of the learning styles and needs of students in developing training for staff.
7. Be a positive role model for students and staff; support the mission of the school district.
8. Assist in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
9. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
10. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

• Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.
• Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

   11.  Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and  

          practices.

• Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.
• Implement effective policy-driven decision making.

Provide job-embedded professional learning for campus teachers in meetings and in classrooms

1. Facilitating the instructional design process using curriculum documents and existing assessment data.
2. Meeting with individual teams of teachers to support the planning and delivery of effective instruction designed to meet the needs of all learners.
3. Using collaborative study as a process to derive solutions that impact student learning
4. Sharing theory, research and resources to support best instructional practices
5. Supporting teacher directed, or campus-wide, inquiry into problems of practice through observations, data collection, data analysis, and reflection
6. Providing opportunities for, and facilitating, reflection and self-assessment among teachers
7. Supporting novice teachers’ design and delivery of effective instruction
8. Demonstrating and co-teaching in classrooms to model effective classroom management, formative assessment and student centered instruction
9. Supporting teachers in designing and delivering re-teach, remediation, and tutorials
10. Guiding individual and teams of teachers in using data (formative and summative) to inform the planning, monitoring, and assessing of student learning and instructional effectiveness.
11. Providing, or assisting with, other forms of job-embedded professional learning for staff, such as book studies, learning walks, PLCs, etc.
12. Modeling effective use of technology for teaching and learning during collaboration with teachers and through classroom demonstration.

Provide instructional leadership and serve as a role model

1. Developing relationships and connections with campus and facility staff and district support personnel
2. Working with the Campus Administrative Team, Facility Director’s and campus teachers to enact positive instructional change

 Model a positive instructional focus and concern for the success of all learners

1. Remaining current in content and instructional pedagogy and model life-long learning by: attending professional learning sessions, referencing current professional literature, and engaging in personalized PL to support campus and district development
2. Consistently using district approved and preferred technology for campus work and meetings
3. Presenting topics of current instructional or technology interest at district and regional professional learning events

Communication

1. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students,  Principals, and teachers.
2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
3. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

 Personal Growth and Work Habits

1. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
2. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies
3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents        
4. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
5. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
6. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
7. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
8. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
9. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
10. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
11. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department is met.
12. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
13. Maintain a log of activities, documentation of recommendations, parent in-home training sessions, and phone/staffing contacts with parents and staff.
14. Uphold federal and state guidelines, school board policies and procedures.

15. Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.

16. Uphold and adhere to federal and state guidelines, school board policies, and district administrative procedures.

17. Keep informed of district rules and operating guidelines.

18. Use professional ethics with all staff.

19. Cooperatively follow directions from supervisors or administrative staff.

20. Listen to and consider others’ point of view.

21. Demonstrate control of anger or frustration

22. Maintain an objective, problem-solving posture.

23. Accept and adapt to change.

24. Exemplify high standards through consistent professional behavior.

25. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.

26. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

27. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

28. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.

29. Display proficient levels of technology applications.

30. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

31. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

32. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

33. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

34. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

35. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

36. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Maintain verbal and written communication; maintain focus and concentration while performing duties; maintain emotional control under stress; maintain objective, problem- solving attitude; accept and adapt to change.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, walking, carrying; move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, adaptive equipment; moderate to heavy lifting and positioning students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; assist non-ambulatory students; exposure to biological hazards; flexible working hours to meet in-home parent training needs; work with frequent interruptions; use of personal vehicle for travel and transporting equipment (mileage reimbursed)

Terms: 230 days or as assigned