What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Instructional Specialist position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
UNTIL FILLED
POSTING DATE:
POSTING NUMBER:
00007085
LOCATION:
Special Education
POSITION TITLE:
Special Education Instructional Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: Support and coach educators to achieve the goals of the District and assume a leader partnership for school improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Individualized Education Program Process
Individualized Education Program Process
- Collaborate with staff on the assessment/evaluation of student abilities and needs.
- Provide feedback to staff to aid in the development of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) instructional measurable goals/objectives.
Instruction
- Establish a positive instructional/learning environment that reinforces appropriate student behavior, according to student interests and abilities and is conducive to learning.
- Develop and adapt a variety of instructional activities to meet students’ individual goals/objectives.
- Assess, monitor and chart behavioral/social-emotional, academic and functional progress of students.
- Establish and implement classroom routines and management systems for students in alignment with program expectations.
- Establish a varied environment which accommodates the differing manners by which children learn.
- Employ appropriate instructional and assistive technology to engage students.
- Model appropriate expectations and instruction, as necessary to assist paraprofessional staff assigned to classrooms.
- Develop instructional materials and employ strategies appropriate to student needs.
Interpersonal Relations/Communications
- Maintain cooperative, positive working relationships with parents, staff, district personnel and community service agencies.
- Maintain ongoing appropriate and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff, district personnel and community service agencies, when appropriate.
- Attend various school and program related meetings, when appropriate.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure optimal progress of all students.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Experience:
- Two years of successful special education teaching experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field
- Valid teaching certification
- Reading specialist endorsement preferred
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Eligible for coverage under the District’s vehicle insurance program
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledgeable about current federal and State Board of Education rules and laws governing evaluation and instructional programs for students suspected or identified as disabled and eligible for special education services.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents
- Skills in designing, implementing and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with special education rules and regulations
- Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
OTHER INFORMATION:
Working Conditions
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress.
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress.
Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), pushing, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, sitting, climbing (stairs), balancing, stooping, crouching, pulling, pushing, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speech, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, outside and inside, temperature extremes, humidity extremes, noise, microwaves, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, sunlight exposure, working with hands in water, works around moving objects or vehicles, works alone, frequent prolonged or irregular hours, travel (in district).
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To; Director, Special Education; Date Revised: July 2022
SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule
DAYS:
197
