JOB ROLES:

Coordinate Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements and

ensure the provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student

needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred)

• Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools.

• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization and follow-up skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Special Education Teacher:

   Attends Special Programs Trainings at cluster and campus level

   Attends Special Programs Meetings at cluster and campus level

   Conducts weekly meetings with general education teachers of special population served under

  mainstream

   Assists campus coordinator in the timely referral, evaluation and ARD process

   Assists campus coordinator in preparing special education paperwork: ARD, FIE, IEP,

  Modifications etc...

   Assists campus coordinator in collecting updated IEPs and sending these to parents every nine

  weeks

   Along with the coordinators, completes Special Education Student Transfer Steps including

  folder check for Sp. Ed. in a timely manner

   Assists campus coordinator in completing all ARD process (from scheduling to mailing the ARD

  paperwork to the parents) in a timely manner

   Assists campus coordinator in completing the transition procedures and paperwork for students

  over 14 years

   Implements appropriate Special Education services based on related IEP and ARD paperwork

   Assists campus coordinator in dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the

  related teachers and personnel in a timely manner

   Participates in making appropriate state assessment decisions in ARD and implements necessary

  modification/accommodations

   Collaborates with the gen ed teachers on development of intervention plan for the students in

  Tier III.

   Attends SST meetings if needed

   Monitors special education student's IEP and BIP progress

   Attends the MDR meetings

   In coordination with the campus discipline committee, assists appropriate handling of discipline

  issues for Special Education and 504 students

   Maintains the corresponding documentation for Sp. Ed. Services (sign ups, schedules, modified

  lesson plans, assignments and logs) in a well organize manner

   Observes the student and provides input for entry and exit COSF ratings

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.

• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.

• Moderate travel is required.