Early Childhood Special Education/ Life Skills Specialist
Early Childhood Special Education/ Life Skills Specialist
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Job Description
Position:Early Childhood Special Education/Life Skills Specialist
Department:Special Programs
Wage/Hour Status:Exempt
Immediate Supervisor(s):Coordinator of Special Education
Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual (AP4 federally funded position)
Days Employed:Per Compensation Manual(200 days)
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Collaborate with campus and district staff to support high-quality instruction and programming for students receiving Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Life Skills services
- Design implement and monitor individualized programs to ensure compliance with IDEA district expectations and student-centered goals
- Support inclusive practices and specialized instructional settings through coaching data-informed decision-making and aligned professional development
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in Special Education EC-12
- Valid Texas teaching certificate in General Education
- Bachelors degree
- Masters degree in Special Education or related field (preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership in inclusive practices and individualized instructional planning
- Strong knowledge of IEP development curriculum adaptation and behavior intervention
- Knowledge of state performance standards TEKS and alternative curriculum frameworks
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Exhibit strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Certification or training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- De-escalation and physical restraint certification (must obtain within 30 days of employment)
- Experience supporting students with complex communication needs assistive technology or intensive behavior needs
Experience:
- Experience supporting or leading ARD meetings
- Minimum 3 years of experience in special education (work in ECSE or life skills classrooms)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Leadership and Support:
- Support ECSE and Life Skills teachers with curriculum planning lesson development and differentiated instruction aligned to student IEPs and TEKS
- Model evidence-based practices and provide instructional coaching for teachers and paraprofessionals
- Facilitate alignment of instruction with students present levels accommodations and goals
- Provide guidance on communication supports (e.g. AAC) behavior intervention planning and functional routines-based instruction
- Assist with the development and implementation of classroom visual supports schedules and structured environments
- Support the implementation of an alternate curriculum (e.g. Unique Learning System) and an alternate state assessment (STAAR Alternate 2)
Compliance and ARD Support:
- Attend and support ARD meetings as a content expert in ECSE and Life Skills programming
- Assist teachers and case managers in developing high-quality PLAAFPs goals accommodations modifications and transition plans
- Ensure programming is aligned with FIE FBA and BIP recommendations
- Maintain compliance with indicators related to LRE assessment participation and data reporting
Program Design and Evaluation:
- Collaborate with campus leadership and special education administration to evaluate instructional quality and student progress
- Analyze student and program data (behavior academics attendance assessment) to inform interventions and services
- Participate in determining class placement staffing needs and service delivery models for ECSE and Life Skills
- Coordinate with district staff on transition from ECSE to Kindergarten and elementary to intermediate level placements
Professional Development and Capacity Building:
- Provide targeted professional development for ECSE and Life Skills teachers paraprofessionals and related staff
- Facilitate PLCs and learning communities focused on instructional strategies compliance and student outcomes
- Mentor new teachers and provide onboarding support for staff new to special education settings
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Regularly required to talk and hear
- Frequently walk; sit; use hands and arms to handle feel and reach a variety of objects throughout the day
- Maintain emotional control under stress and sometimes work prolonged and/or irregular hours
- Frequent travel between campuses and district offices
- May involve lifting or assisting students with physical needs (up to 50 lbs alone or 100 lbs with assistance)
- Work in classroom settings that may include behavioral challenges or students with complex medical needs
- Prolonged periods of standing kneeling or bending during student support or modeling instruction
- Occasional extended or irregular hours based on ARD schedules professional development or student needs
EVALUATIONS:
- Performance of this position will be evaluated annually
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
