Please Note: This is a potential opening and may or may not be filled based upon District need.

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate and manage district instructional programs to meet the needs of student’s with special education services.  Serve as instructional leader in development and improvement of special education programs for students with disabilities.   Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate research based trends in Special Education.

Education / Certification:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
2. Valid Texas teaching certificate.
3. Valid Texas Mid-Management or other appropriate Texas certificate and/or experience.
4. Valid Special Education certificate.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

1. Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
2. Knowledge of special education programs, regulations, and specific areas of disability.
3. Ability to evaluate program effectiveness; program compliance.
4. Ability to coordinate district functions.
5. Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
6. Ability to interpret individual assessment data (FIE) with regards to program planning and implementation.
7. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with CISD, other districts, state and federal agency personnel who are involved with the research, administration, and coordination of Special Education programs.

Experience / Other Requirements:

1. Three years of teaching experience is required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Provides continuous and systematic procedures for professional growth for classroom teachers through workshops and demonstrations pertinent to methods and materials that will ensure success for students.
2. Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instruction.
3. Recommends adoption and use of varied instructional materials including textbooks, reference works, kits, trade books, audio-visual aids, and software.
4. Assists building principals and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the instructional program.
5. Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for changes.
6. Works as a resource person for teachers.
7. Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses and to match these skills with appropriate techniques, materials, and/or technology.
8. Works with school support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of programs for students with disabilities.
9. Coordinates and/or provides in-home training services as specified in a student’s IEP.
10. Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and to    acquire new ideas for instructional improvement. Informs administration of the effects of current and impending legislation.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Orients beginning teachers, aides and school volunteer aides as to the philosophy, procedures and materials for the instructional program.
2. Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other   documents required.
3. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
4. Assists administration in the resolution of parent concerns and complaints with regards to Special Education programming.

Communication and Community Support

1. Keeps the community informed as to the purposes and progress of the instructional program(s).
2. Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet needs.
3. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Please note: This position works 217 days.