Special Programs Specialist Level II

Pay Starts at: $ 58,851.00 per year

Location:

Nueces County

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve . Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors:
  Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants:
  We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family:
  We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

The Special Programs Specialist Level II provides direct, hands-on support within the classroom for students who have been identified , referred to , or diagnosed with a disability , and collaborates closely with teaching staff to implement individualized action plans and ensure IEP and IFSP accommodations are carried out with fidelity .

S pecial P rograms S pecialist Level II identifies and refers children with suspected disabilities to the appropriate agencie s , ensures timely development and ongoing monitoring of plans such as IEPs, IFSPs, and 504s , and serves as a liaison between families, service providers, and education teams . They work to reduce re-traumatization, foster resilience, and improve academic and non-academic outcomes.

• This position is year-round

• Monitors IFSP/IEP /504 annual review dates and attends Transition and Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for children with maladaptive behaviors
• Recommend , implement, monitor , and ad just classroom accommodations and support to meet students' individualized needs
• Provide s in-class, hands-on assistance modeling strategies, differentiated instruction, implementing and tracking IAP/IEP/IFSP/504 goals, interventions, and accommodations for students with suspected / identified disabilities . Additionally, complete student observations
• Maintain up-to-date progress, monitor notes , and documentation by utilizing forms authorized by the Special Programs Director and uploading them in the online database system(s) in a timely manner
• Participates in multidisciplinary t eam meetings , conferences, training sessions, workshops , and professional development as assigned
• Updates leadership on caseload referrals, disability percentages, and addresses any concerns related to Disabilities
• Comply with the company code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Licensing Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring P olicies and P rocedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Ensures ongoing monitoring, tracking, follow-up, and analysis of disabilities data; produces regular reports for management meetings and/or on an as-needed basis; maintains systems, databases, files, etc., ensuring the security of data
• Ensure child health and safety by promptly reporting concerns, engaging families through orientation and ongoing evaluations, facilitating referrals, maintaining accurate documentation, conducting student observations, coordinating school-based services, and fostering clear communication among staff to support special programs

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, special education, psychology, counseling, or a related field
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate wit h Endorsement in Special Education
• Two ( 2 ) years of Special Education classroom teaching experience in one or more service delivery models, including E arly C hildhood, Co
  -Teaching, Inclusion, Resource settings , and/or Life Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of Special Education process and law (Child Find, FIE, REED, Procedural Safeguards, FAPE, etc.) , including the Special Education referral process…