BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Special Education Specialist: Inclusive Services
CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
Senior Director of Special Education
PAY GRADE:
Admin 5
LOCATION:
Administration Annex
DATE REVISED:
4/01/2021
A Special Education Specialist will maintain the district's special education programs and services; develop related goals, objectives, and recommendation of policies; plan, implement, and collaborate with staff on program and services evaluations; act as a liaison with other district staff; serve as a resource of information regarding special education programs and services; and ensure that procedures are appropriate in relation to policies required by state and federal regulatory requirements. Significant devotion of time is required for analyzing data, planning activities, monitoring programs/services, responding to others and consulting with program personnel.
Education/Certification:
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Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
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Special education certification required
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Content certification required
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ESL or Bilingual Certification preferred
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Minimum of five years experience as a special education teacher instructing students who receive special education services in a special education resource classroom and/or supporting students who receive special education services in the general education setting. Experience in both settings is strongly preferred.
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Minimum one year experience providing technical assistance at the campus level (e.g.., department chair, instructional coach, curriculum coordinator, etc.) or district level required.
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Knowledge of Procedural Safeguards for students who receive special education services
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Knowledge of the ARD and IEP development process.
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Knowledge of State and Federal Special Education Rules and Regulations
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Knowledge of Multiple Tiers Systems of Support (MTSS) preferred
All special education specialists are responsible for the following
The Special Education Specialist: Inclusive Services is expected to:
Coaching/Support
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Model appropriate behavior in various social settings
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Serve as a resource to staff in dealing with classroom management issues
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Support sustainability and expansion of inclusive practices throughout the district.
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Aid campuses in programming for students who receive services in the special education resource/applied classes.
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Mentor new teachers
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Assist campus staff with curriculum recommendations
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Serve as an ARD facilitator as needed
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Collaborate with the Bilingual/ESL department for students who are classified an english learners and receive special education services.
Communication/Parent Engagement
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Inform students and parents about school and district policies
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Serve as a liaison between student, home, school, and community resources.
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Access and work closely with community agencies to identify resources for students and their families.
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Provide crisis intervention and preventive support as needed by students and their families.
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Make home visits to gather information relating to students.
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Consult with parents, teachers, and other school/district personnel to determine cause of student problems and effect solutions.
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Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
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Perform casework service with parents to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, and their knowledge and use of available and appropriate resources, for the purpose of keeping students in school.
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Assist in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities.
Compliance
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Track data and monitor progress of student and school interventions (Tier I and Tier II)
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Coordinate and monitor necessary data collection
Training
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Training campus and district staff on IEP development
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Provide consultation to campus staff working with students with disabilities
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Provide in-service training for campus and district staff
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Train on the child find process
Personal Growth and Development.
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Work to continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional and intervention practices
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Use feedback to make productive changes in performance
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Engage in on-going professional development to increase knowledge and skills of positive student behavior support for all students, targeted students and students who represent sub-group populations.
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Organize and schedule time commitments to meet demands of the job
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
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Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy, procedures, and data
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Maintain emotional control under
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Normal office environment
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Readily adapt to a variety of circumstances
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May work prolonged or irregular hours
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Frequent district-wide and occasional out-of-district transfer
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.