Primary Purpose The Campus Special Education Specialist supports campuses in building teacher capacity and improving student outcomes through coaching professional development and implementation of inclusive data-driven practices. This role ensures compliance with IEP requirements and district state and federal guidelines. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Qualifications Education
Special Knowledge and Skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties Support vertically aligned instructional practices in the resource and inclusion setting across grade levels for students K-18.
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) as needed to support campuses with developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and goals to support student needs.
Develop relationships with campus and district personnel and assist with onboarding and mentoring new resource and inclusion teachers.
Collaborate with general education staff to support alignment between resource instruction and core classroom instruction.
Promote instructional practices that increase student independence and readiness for inclusion in less restrictive environments when appropriate.
Advocate for instructional practices that promote high expectations, access, and equity for students with disabilities.
Participate in campus and district teams focused on improving instructional outcomes for students receiving resource services.
Collaborate with administrators in developing and refining campus or district guidelines, tools, and frameworks to improve instructional practices.
Provide Coaching and consultation to campus administrators, teachers, and staff who work with students receiving services.
Consult with special education campus staff on effective strategies to support student needs.
Advise campus teams in decision-making regarding Extended School Year (ESY) services for eligible students.
Collaborate in the development of Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) to ensure alignment with student instructional and behavioral needs and support ARD meeting preparation.
Meet with teachers and PLCs to support the planning and delivery of instruction, modeling research-based interventions for staff when appropriate.
Provide instructional materials and exemplar lessons for effective teaching and learning strategies, classroom designs, technology integration, and differentiated instruction.
Routinely review data to ensure appropriate services and supports are provided to students.
Collaborate with campus and district personnel to review and analyze student data to guide appropriate placement and program recommendations.
Maintain documentation of campus coaching support and professional learning.
Participate in department and district professional learning opportunities for staff and families.
Design and deliver professional development for campuses and district staff, including training in crisis prevention and intervention techniques.
Core Values and Expectations
Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
Research district policy, precedent, and current practices before taking action.
Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
Demonstrate proficient levels of technology applications.
Participate fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional well-being of students.
Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
Meet task completion deadlines established by the supervisor.
Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
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