Special Education Instructional Facilitator @ Special Education Department
1 Position 187 days
(Internal employees must have their accounts set to Internal before applying.
Purpose:
To improve outcomes for students with disabilities by growing the skills of teachers
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- Texas Teacher Certification
- Special Education Certification and Bilingual Certification preferred
- ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two 2 years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 201011 school year
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Strong knowledge in designing and delivering effective instruction
- Strong knowledge of Specially Designed Instruction
- Able to manage student behavior and support district initiatives
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Able to interact with diverse groups of professionals and individuals
- Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite Microsoft 365 ARD/IEP Software and Learning Management Systems
Experience:
- Five 5 years of experience teaching reading/language arts and/or math preferred
- Experience as a Content Specialist Interventionist or SPED Team Leader preferred
- Experience leading professional development and PLCs at both the campus and district level preferred
- Experience writing curriculum assessments and supplemental materials preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management
- Model specific Reading/Language Arts curriculum lessons for teachers and paraprofessionals.
- Travel among schools to observe instruction and offer feedback to maximize student achievement.
- Assist Special Education Coordinator with initial and ongoing training to general and special education staff parents and community.
- Provide instructional leadership in the planning implementation and evaluation of services.
- Assist teachers/paras in the teaching/learning process including:
- Support for differentiated instruction
- Prescription diagnosis and data collecting
- Placement grouping and scheduling
- Systems routines and procedures to maximize ontask behavior
- Assist in the development and implementation of student IEP goals and objectives.
- Attend ARDs as needed.
- Continue to develop professional knowledge.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Professional NonSupervisor Personnel.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Standing prolonged sitting occasional kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head
Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying 1545 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the jobdescription.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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Pay Grade P1Other
187 Days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district
$62000
Salary Schedule
Salary Schedule is pending board approval
Internal employees: Set your account to Internal before applying.