Specialist - Program Behavior 202

Specialist- Program Behavior

Provide leadership, coordinate and support the special education instructional programs for students with high needs disabilities age 3-21 within the district.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Special Education
• Special Education Certification with required special education endorsements for assignments
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and district special education regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate special education concerns with parents, instructional staff, and school administrators
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in programming services for students with high needs
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and provide staff development and other training activities
• Experience working with related service providers, mental health providers, and community based agencies
• Minimum of three years experience in special education, preferably in programs for students with high needs
• Proven experience in leadership position (campus or district level)
• Experience in providing educational programming to students with low incidence disabilities that has empirical support
• Experience in providing educational support for students with high needs disabilities exhibiting challenging behaviors
• Experience working as a collaborative team member

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide leadership, coordinate, and support ABLE, Lifeskills, and Matrix
• Provide leadership and assistance in the development and implementation of methodologies that have empirical support to use with students with high needs
• Serve as a resource in staffings and ARD meetings, clarifying district guidelines and providing expertise in state and federal law regarding students with high needs
• Analyze new laws and regulations pertaining to special education and provide training to appropriate personnel
• Assist ARD committees in completing appropriate supplements specific to students with high needs
• Conduct informal observations and provide suggestions for improving the classroom and increasing achievement in a positive and supportive manner
• Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise district procedural guidelines based on Texas Education Agency annual revision of the state monitoring document
• Work alongside the Director of Accountability to provide training and support for district personnel regarding state assessment
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences, meetings and staffing with parents, students, and staff concerning program and student issues
• Work alongside campus administrators to support programming for students with high needs
• Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention skills
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical data, and other documents required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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, twisting
• Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)
• Environment: Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress