Location:
Education Service Center Region 13 - 600 Salary: This is a full time 12-month position at 232 days with an annual salary of $61,000.00.
Job Title: Education Specialist: Special Education
Division/Department: Academic Service / Special Education
Reports To: Coordinator of Special Education
Job Summary (Primary Purpose): Provide coaching, technical assistance and training to Region 13 clients for the development and implementation of programs to improve the performance of students with developmental disabilities or complex access needs, ages 3-21.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/ Certificates):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Texas Certification in Special Education or license or certification for field
• Five (5) years recent special education teaching or related experience in a school setting working with students with developmental disabilities or complex access needs
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in programming for students with developmental disabilities or complex access needs
• Extensive knowledge of strategies for improving academic performance of students with developmental disabilities or complex access needs
• Extensive knowledge of accommodation and modification of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to support access to the general curriculum for students with developmental disabilities or complex access needs
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and rules
• Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and prerequisite skills
• Knowledge of systematic planning using data to determine needs and results
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Skill in negotiating and clarifying information
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and working as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, to handle numerous daily detailed assignments with a minimum of time and supervision

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/ Certificates:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Speech-Language Pathology or related field
• Experience supporting or coaching staff in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies
• Experience developing and conducting presentations for small and large groups
• Experience developing, writing, and producing written or video professional development materials i.e. blog posts, instructional videos, newsletters, etc.
• Experience in self-directed work

Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Function:Working Conditions:

• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Travel by car necessary to serve client needs
• Lift and carry up to 20 pounds
• Competing demands for service
• High volume of communication
• Extensive research, reading, and writing

Equipment Used:

• PC computers to include desktop management, operations, and working on a network environment
• Standard functions of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Standard functions of Google suite or Microsoft suite
• Canvas Learning Management System
• Devices such as interactive board devices; Clickers; iPods/iPads; Chrome books, AAC devices
• General office equipment to include copiers, printers, and video-conferencing equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.