What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Specialist, BLEYL MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grant Funded) position at BLEYL MIDDLE?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
- Certification in special education;
- Valid Texas Administrator's certification'
- Minimum of four (4) years of sucessfull experience as a classroom teacher;
- Demonstrated skill in leading, motivating, and cooperating with others.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Probationary/Term Contract: 193 days
SALARY:
$66,627 (IA-3)
Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Collaborate with general and special education teachers, school administrators, and parents to provide educational support for students with disabilities.
- Serve as a liaison between the campus and district.
- Provide technical assistance to instructional staff concerning the teaching/learning process.
- Mentor teachers in implementing individual student accommodations and modifications as designed by IEP committees.
- Collaborate with teachers and assistant principals in designing effective behavioral and academic interventions for students.
- Schedule staffings to support and resolve student, teacher, or parental concerns.
- Serve as an administrative representative for IEP meetings, as requested by the campus principal.
- Assist with organizing the state assessment process for students receiving special education services.
- Monitor progress of the implementation of the STAAR-Alternative.
- Attend regularly scheduled special education staff meetings.
- Keep abreast of current issues and methodologies on progamming models in educating students with disabilities.
- Collect data on student progress and ensure data is reflectied in online data management system as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment
Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district-wide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed.
Not all applicants will be interviewed.
Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.
GRANT FUNDED
This position is supported by grant, federal, or other designated funding sources. Employment in this role is dependent upon the ongoing availability of such funding. If funding is reduced or discontinued, the position may be subject to review, which could result in reassignment, nonrenewal, or separation from employment, as applicable.