Special Education Support Specialist

Primary

Purpose:

The Special Education Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of special education services and supports directly to campuses. Staff will guide campus administrators, teachers, and staff in best practices and District guidance with regards to special education service implementation, instructional and behavior supports, program management, and legal compliance.

Primary

Purpose:

The Special Education Support Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation of special education services and supports directly to campuses. Staff will guide campus administrators, teachers, and staff in best practices and District guidance with regards to special education service implementation, instructional and behavior supports, program management, and legal compliance.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Valid Texas teaching content certificate, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of special needs students in assigned area
Knowledge of ARD committee process and IEP goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of behavior and social skill intervention techniques and methodology
Ability to work with students with pervasive developmental disabilities
Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Section 504, special education, and latest pedagogy when working with students who demonstrate behavioral and academic deficits Specialized training in behavior intervention strategies for all students
Depth of knowledge in instructional strategies and PreK-12 grade level TEKS
Specialized training and understanding of identifying deficits and related recommendations in the FIE to support appropriate IEP development
Ability to professionally and effectively communicate and collaborate with campus and District entities to improve student, teacher, and campus outcomes
Experience delivering professional learning individually, and in small or large groups

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a special education teacher, in related social work, or in work related to the certified field.
Experience working with students including implementing behavior management strategies.

Major

Responsibilities And Duties:

Instructional and Program Managment

• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to design and develop research based behavioral intervention plans (BIP), provide support to instructional staff in implementing BIPs, and classroom management strategies.
• Monitor the effectiveness of behavior intervention plans and recommend changes as needed.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessment (FBA) based on observation of students in school, home, and community environments. Work with school staff and parents in teaching socially acceptable behaviors to students based on individual needs.
• Participate in admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. Work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other staff members to ensure success in meeting individual educational plan (IEP) goals. Participate in Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings as needed.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Assist teachers with lesson planning, lesson modeling, classroom management, and behavior management.
• Develop and maintain effective behavioral management and intervention techniques with individual and/or groups of students and provide assistance in meeting educations, occupational, and personal needs.
• Provide individual and small group activities designed to improve interpersonal relationships and social skills for students attending an Alternative Education Program (AEP).
• Model direct instruction with special education students to improve behavior, individually or in small groups, in order to build capacity of staff.
• Support and guide campus staff in the development of IEP goals and objectives for students receiving special education services
• Consult with the Transportation Department regarding the behavior of students on buses.
• Conference with parents, administrators, and teachers concerning school and student issues.
• Conduct home visits as needed.

• Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide behavior management training for parents as needed.
• Pursue continuous improvement and growth in knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, methodologies, and analysis.

• Consult with district and outside resources regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
• May serve on campus…