Primary Purpose

 

Evaluate and provide leadership for the overall Special Education Curriculum and Instruction Department of GBCDHH, including curriculum and staff development for the all levels. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

 

Qualifications

 

Education/Certification/Licensure

Deaf education certification or comparable experience serving a deaf education program, (preferred)

Texas mid-management/principal or other appropriate Texas certification (preferred)

T-TESS certification (preferred)

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas teaching or deaf education certificate

Three years supporting special education instructional staff

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of special education laws to maintain district-wide compliance

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction

Ability to evaluate instructional programs and teacher effectiveness for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students

Ability to manage personnel

Ability to coordinate district function

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Ability to think critically and systematically problem solve

Experience

Three years as a teacher of the Deaf/Special Education, preferred

Previous campus, district-wide or instructional leadership experience, preferred

 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

 

  1. Assist with implementing instruction and curriculum services for students’ who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12.
  2. Plan, implement, and evaluate deaf instructional programs (including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques) with teachers, staff, counselors, diagnosticians, and principals of the site campuses.
  3. Participate in and serve as administrator in GBCDHH cluster site ARD’s.
  4. Involve instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet student learning needs.
  5. Supervise ESY Deaf and Hard of Hearing education summer program.
  6. Provide consistent support to GBCDHH teachers at all levels.
  7. Ensure that GBCDHH goals and objectives are developed using collaborative processes and problem-solving techniques when appropriate.
  8. Work collaboratively with support staff and director of GBCHDHH to carry out vision and goals of GBCDHH.
  9. Participate in the GBCDHH decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals, objectives, and major classroom instructional programs.
  10. Obtain and use evaluative information, including student achievement data, to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness in  GBCDHH classrooms.
  11. Provide effective staff development activities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from teachers and others.
  12. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, state board of education rule, and local board policy in curriculum and instruction area pertaining to deaf education.
  13. Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
  14. Provide for two-way communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community.
  15. Articulate GBCDHH’s mission, instructional philosophy and curriculum implementation strategies to the member districts and communities and solicit its support in realizing GBCDHH’s mission.
  16. Demonstrate use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
  17. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
  18. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
  19. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
  20. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
  21. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
  22. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
  23. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
  24. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
  25. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
  26. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
  27. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
  28. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
  29. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
  30. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

 

 

Working Conditions       

 

Mental Demands

Effective communication; ability to maintain emotional and professional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying; prolonged computer use and repetitive hand motions.