Education Specialist - Inclusive Practices

Texas ESC Region 16•Amarillo, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Primary Purpose of this role is to provide technical assistance and professional development that empowers educators to implement Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), develop high-quality, standards-based IEPs, and establish robust Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to ensure students with disabilities achieve ambitious academic and functional outcomes.

Requirements

Texas Special Education certification, required
At least 3 years of experience in Texas public schools with students in Special Education required
Deep understanding of the legal requirements and best practices for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and the federal/state requirements for quality IEPs.
Demonstrated ability to use student performance data to guide the selection of evidence-based interventions and progress monitoring tools.
Experience in instructional coaching or adult learning theory to facilitate the transfer of training into classroom practice.
Possesses the ability to make presentations to groups of school personnel and/or parents and community members
Demonstrates problem-solving skills and is self-motivated with a high degree of personal responsibility to meet program requirements

Responsibilities

Participates in Special Education ESC Statewide Leadership Networks as appropriate
Lead the design and delivery of training focused on the implementation of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) within the general education curriculum for local school districts and charter schools, to bridge achievement gaps.
Communicates with districts, campuses, charter schools, TEA, and ESCs to provide technical assistance/training to improve student performance
Provides intensive coaching and technical assistance to district leadership and campus teams on the development of legal, high-quality, and data-driven IEPs that reflect individual student needs.
Serve as a core member of the Region 16 MTSS Task Force, contributing expertise on how to effectively integrate special education services within a tiered framework for all students.
Assist districts in utilizing data-based individualization (DBI) to intensify interventions for students who are not making adequate progress within the MTSS framework.
Lead cross-component collaboration between Special Education and General Education to ensure inclusive practices are systemic and sustainable across all tiered levels of support.
Encourages district personnel to follow federal and state guidelines
Enhances self-knowledge by participating in approved trainings and activities
Travels as a part of job responsibilities
Maintains a functioning cell phone and is accessible through this phone as deemed appropriate by the director
Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region
Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned