2026-2027 Special Education Instruction Facilitator (2 Positions) @ Special Education

Alief Independent School District•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Special Education Instruction Facilitator, with two positions available for the 2026-2027 school year. The primary purpose is to provide support and guidance to teachers in delivering specially designed instruction to enhance outcomes for students with disabilities. The position requires adherence to the Alief ISD Code of Civility and maintaining an acceptable attendance rate of 94% annually. The facilitator will establish and maintain professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, and will travel among schools to observe instruction and offer feedback. They will also provide training to staff, students, parents, and the community, and offer instructional leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating services. This includes assisting teachers and paraprofessionals with differentiated instruction, specially designed instruction, prescription, diagnosis, data collection, placement, grouping, scheduling, and maximizing on-task behavior. The facilitator will also assist in the development and implementation of student IEPs and review embedded supports on district-level assessments. Continued professional development is expected, along with maintaining technology competence and implementing alternative instructional methods as needed. The position involves following district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Texas certification standards required for assignment as set by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)
Strong knowledge in designing and delivering effective instruction
Strong knowledge of specially designed instruction to address student needs related to their disability conditions
Able to manage student behavior and support district initiatives
Strong written and oral communication skills
Able to interact with diverse groups of professionals and individuals
Proficient in use of digital tools including Google Suite, Microsoft 365, ARD/IEP Software, Learning Management Systems, text-to-speech software, and speech-to-text software

Nice To Haves

Special Education Certification
Bilingual Certification
ESL Certification preferred or ESL Certification required within two (2) years of employment beginning with teachers hired in 2010-11 school year
Five (5) years of experience teaching reading/language arts and/or math preferred
Experience as a Content Specialist, Interventionist, or SPED Team Leader preferred
Experience preparing and leading professional development and PLCs at both the campus and district level preferred
Experience writing curriculum, assessments, and supplemental materials preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members.
Abide by the Alief ISD Code of Civility.
Maintain an acceptable attendance rate – 94% annually (excluding approved leaves and emergencies).
Confer with and foster professional relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators on a regular basis per building and district guidelines.
Model lessons for teachers and paraprofessionals.
Travel among schools to observe instruction and offer feedback to maximize student achievement.
Provide initial and ongoing training to general and special education staff, students, parents, and community.
Provide instructional leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of services.
Assist teachers/paras in the teaching/learning process including: Support for differentiated instruction as well as Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), Prescription, diagnosis and data collecting, Placement, grouping and scheduling, Systems, routines and procedures to maximize on-task behavior.
Assist in the development and implementation of student IEPs.
Assist with adding and reviewing embedded supports on district-level assessments.
Continue to develop professional knowledge.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.