Campus Alternative Academics Specialist; Life Skills; District-wide

Campus Alternative Academics Specialist (Life Skills) (District-wide)

Clear Creek ISD DISTRICT-WIDE - League City, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5504922

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Primary Purpose

To lead and support high-quality academic and functional life-skills instruction through intentional coaching, consultation, and professional learning, in person or virtual, while building educator capacity in instruction, behavior, and social-skill development for students receiving special education services. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teaching Certification
• Valid Special Education certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Knowledge of qualifying disabilities and special education programs in CCISD
• Knowledge of statewide assessment
• Knowledge of transition, future planning, and work-based learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in behavior-management principles and evidence-based strategies that support student behavior and functional life skills
• Familiarity with crisis prevention and intervention techniques
• Provide support to campuses on data collections, analysis, and progress monitoring

Demonstration of expertise in the following areas:

• Content/program knowledge
• Standards-based instruction
• Instructional strategies and best practices
• Effective instruction for diverse learners
• Data interpretation
• Professional learning creation and delivery

Experience

• 3+ years of successful teaching experience
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
• Experience in leadership roles at the campus or district level, including responsibilities such as coaching staff, leading teams or initiatives, and providing support to educators.

• Support vertically aligned instructional practices that intentionally target prerequisite skill development across grade levels for students K–18+.
• Provide coaching and consultation to campus administrators, teachers, and staff who work with diverse learners.
• Consult with teachers and staff on individualized learning strategies that address educational and functional needs.
• Consult with teachers and staff on person-centered transition and post-secondary goals and objectives.
• Advise campus teams in decision-making regarding Extended School Year (ESY) services for eligible students.
• Support classrooms with the integration of assistive technology.
• Consult with case managers in the development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) to ensure alignment with student instructional and behavioral needs.
• Consult with campus staff on ARD meeting preparation and support.
• Meet with teachers and PLCs to support the planning and delivery of instruction, modeling research-based interventions for staff when appropriate.
• Provide instructional materials and exemplar lessons for effective teaching/learning strategies, classroom designs, technology integration, and differentiated instruction.
• Routinely review data to ensure appropriate services and supports are provided to students.
• Collaborate with campus and district personnel to review and analyze student data to guide appropriate placement and program recommendations.
• Maintain documentation of campus coaching support and professional learning.
• Participate in department and district professional learning opportunities for staff and families.
• Design and deliver professional development for campuses and district staff.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices before taking action.
• Particip…