Primary Purpose

To facilitate student academics and functional skills through consultation with teachers of students with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Texas special education certification with special education endorsement

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of subjects assigned

Knowledge of general education and FACES curriculum

Knowledge of classroom strategies and methods for the alternative academic setting

Ability to instruct students and utilize various behavior management techniques

Experience

Minimum of 3 years special education teaching experience  

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide consultation to district alternative academics classes.
2. Provide consultation to campus staff working with students in AA classes.
3. Assist in development of IEP’s.
4. Monitor implementation of IEP’s for students who receive extended school year services.
5. Assist in preparation for ARD meetings for students in AA classes.
6. Provide consultation in ARD meetings as assigned by ESC special education staff.
7. Provide coordination between sending and receiving campuses of transferring students.
8. Provide demonstration lessons and modeling of individual instruction in the special education and general education classroom.
9. Relieve assigned teacher to allow him/her to visit in other classrooms with successful practices.
10. Develop appropriate teaching/learning strategies and classroom designs.
11. Maintain a log of activities.
12. Provide in-service training for campus staff.
13. Provide required training to campus staff on time-out, restraint, and positive behavioral supports.
14. Provide instructional support for teachers.
15. Attend team leader/evaluation staff meetings.
16. Assist campus staff with curriculum recommendations.
17. Assist campus staff with SDAA and LDAA recommendations.
18. Uphold federal and state guidelines, school board policies, and procedures.
19. 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.

20. 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.

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

Professional Growth

22. Participate in district in-service programs.
23. Assist in conducting in-services when requested.
24. Attend workshops and conferences outside the district.

Professional Attitude

25. Uphold and adhere to federal and state guidelines, school board policies, and district administrative procedures.
26. Keep informed of district rules and operating guidelines.
27. Use professional ethics with all staff.
28. Maintain timely completion of paperwork.
29. Cooperatively follow directions from supervisors or administrative staff.
30. Listen to and consider others’ points of view.
31. Demonstrate control of anger or frustration.
32. Maintain an objective, problem-solving posture.
33. Accept and adapt to change.
34. Wear appropriate clothing and be well groomed.
35. Exemplify high standards through consistent professional behavior.
36. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
37. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
38. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
39. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
40. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
41. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
42. Maintain friendly customer-service driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
43. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
44. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Working Conditions

            Mental Demands

            Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; maintain focus and concentration while performing duties; maintain objective, problem-solving attitude

            Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

            Constant in-district travel; moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying; 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: 197 Days