Special Education Achievement Specialist

Jubilee Academies•San Antonio, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Education Achievement Specialist builds district capacity by advising campus leadership and executing high-impact professional development under the direction of the Director of Special Education. The Special Education Achievement Specialist is responsible for delivering ongoing, campus-based instructional modeling and compliance training for teachers and instructional assistants who implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students receiving special education services and 504. This role supports the development of high-quality, inclusive instruction and ensures fidelity to both instructional best practices and legal requirements. In partnership with the Special Education Director, the Specialist provides direct support to campuses and collaborates with district level teams to promote consistency and quality across the network. Serving as a mentor and key point of contact, the Specialist supports building teacher capacity and fosters a strong culture of collaboration, equity, and accountability in service of students with diverse learning needs.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree (Required)
Certified in Special Education from Texas State Board of Education (required)
Minimum of three years of experience as a special education teacher (Required)
Candidates must be able to travel to all campuses that are in all regions.
Experience and knowledge of IDEA and TEA Law and Regulations, Section 504
Demonstrated expertise in ARD facilitation and 504 meetings
Understanding of the Evaluation process and MTSS
Demonstrated expertise in rigorous planning and lesson internalization
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret student achievement data to inform instructional decision-making.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Experience providing professional development and coaching to special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
Knowledge of state and federal education laws, regulations, and mandates related to special education, 504 and Gifted and Talented.
Proficiency in educational technology tools and digital resources to support curriculum delivery and assessment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic educational environment.
Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in curriculum design and instructional practices.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (Preferred)
1-2 years experience as a campus administrator (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide coaching to school-based special education managers and other staff that support special education students across all grade bands (Prek-12th), including self-contained classrooms on 504, and Special Education.
Provide support for special education compliance across the organization.
Identify schools and teachers in need of more hands-on support and offer planning time and office hours for targeted assistance.
Analyze school data including MTSS, 504, and ARD compliance to inform school based support and assistance.
Analyze student data, including state and local assessments etc, to inform instructional decisions and interventions.
Proactively recognize patterns in student performance data and make recommendations for professional development and instructional improvements.
Use data to identify and support the academic needs of special education students.
Monitor ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel, including supplements with accompanying data collected by campus staff (i.e., all IEPs, BIPs, Transition, Transportation etc.)
Cultivate the trust of all key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and administrators, to support student success.
Maintain productive working relationships with other internal departments and lead troubleshooting efforts when issues arise with special populations.
Serve as the Special Education team Liaison, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between teams.
Co-facilitate professional development sessions focused on instructional strategies, compliance and best practices for special populations.
Support/provide monthly PD, newsletter input, communication, to provide ongoing coaching and guidance to the school-based staff.
Collaborate with the Special Education Director and school staff to resolve TEA complaints.
Ensure that IEPs, other special education documentation, and 504 plans are compliant with federal, state, and district regulations.
Participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other relevant meetings to discuss student progress.
Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Actively develops others towards goals through the use of timely and constructive feedback, targeted professional learning, personalized coaching, and recognition of accomplishments and strengths.
Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues, changes in the laws and case law, and educational methods of educating students with disabilities, for the purpose of managing an excellent special education program.
Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.
Illustrate understanding of Charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.
Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.
Actively participate in student recruitment efforts.
Encourage a constructive, thoughtful climate for learning.
Promote fairness of students and staff from all cultural backgrounds.
Communicate with students and staff in an effective manner that promotes and sustains the Jubilee culture.
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Adhere to the staff dress code.
Maintains a good working relationship with Jubilee Academies' staff
Compile, maintain, and fill all reports, records, and other documents required.
Actively stays abreast of new developments in education.