Job Title: Administrative Liaison to Special Services      Wage/Hour Status:   Exempt-Federal Funds

Reports to:  Principal                                                  Pay Grade:  Teacher Payscale-202 day calendar 

Dept./School: Bear Creek Elementary                          Date Revised:  9/2022

Primary Purpose:

Assist the school principal in the administration of special education services on the campus and campus-level operations to maximize the learning of students with disabilities in the various learning environments.  

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree- preferred or in progress

Texas assistant principal or other appropriate Texas certificate-preferred or in progress

Certified Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraiser- preferred or in progress

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Thorough understanding of school operations

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to coordinate campus support operations

Knowledge of Special Education Disabilities 

Bilingual preferred 

Experience:

Five years of experience as a classroom teacher

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Management

1. Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs, with an emphasis on special education.
2. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
3. Promote the use of technology in the teaching/learning process.
4. As directed by the principal, observe and monitor classroom instruction to support teachers and ensure appropriate instructional strategies are utilized and that relevant learning opportunities are provided for all students.

School/Organizational Climate

1. Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
2. Assist the principal in supporting student achievement efforts by promoting and communicating high expectations for students and staff.
3. Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
4. Communicate effectively with students and staff.

School/Organizational Improvement

1. Participate in the development of campus improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members to ensure the needs of students with disabilities are incorporated.
2. Help principal develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain and records to track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
3. Assist the principal in formulating policy and procedures and in coordinating, planning, and articulating the overall educational program of the school.

Personnel Management

1. Observe employee performance, record observations, and conduct evaluation conferences. Serve as an appraiser for designated teacher appraisal system.
2. Assist the principal in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new staff.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

1. Supervise operations in the principal’s absence.
2. Serve as the primary administrator in Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) meetings. 
3. Help plan daily school activities by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
4. Requisition supplies, textbooks, and equipment; check inventory; maintain records; and verify receipts for materials.
5. Assist with safety inspections and safety-drill practice activities.
6. Coordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
7. Comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and board policy.

Student Management

1. Ensure that students are adequately supervised during non-instructional periods.
2. Help to develop a student discipline management system that results in positive student behavior.
3. Ensure that school rules are uniformly observed and that student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
4. Supervise reporting and monitoring of student attendance and work with appropriate staff on follow-up and improvement efforts.
5. Conduct conferences on student and school issues with parents, students, and teachers.

School/Community Relations

1. Articulate the school’s mission to community and solicit its support in realizing mission.
2. Demonstrate awareness of school-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
3. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

Professional Growth and Development

1. Pursue professional development activities that align with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
2. Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Share supervisory and evaluation responsibilities for professional and other staff as assigned by the principal. Supervise teachers, day custodians, paraprofessionals, clerical personnel and others as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Occasional district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.