Manager of Teacher Support - Special Education

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree from an accredited university preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher certification
• Special Education experience and certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience coaching teachers preferred
• Strong data analysis, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstration of flexible thinking and problem solving
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative and operate independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization, time management and follow-through
• Effective collaborative decision-making skills
• Demonstrates strong teamwork by consistently modeling self-reflection, accountability, ownership, flexibility, and solution-oriented decision-making; contributes positively to department culture through servant leadership, professionalism, and a growth mindset.
• Ability to quickly establish relationships and credibility with internal and external audiences
• Comfort with working both independently and in close collaboration with other team members
• Excellent project manager: can organize all the pieces of a large effort from beginning to end while attending to the big picture and the details, with a focus on both relationships and results
• Creative, flexible thinker with a growth mindset
• Strong ability to imagine and design new systems; can both ideate and implement at high levels. Can create the strategy and take action to implement the strategy
• Can synthesize complex information in a way that is easy for others to understand
• Ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• Demonstrated history of producing high-quality work consistently
• Demonstration of flexible thinking and problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in diverse environments
• Demonstrates the emotional intelligence needed to navigate challenges with professionalism and sound judgment
• Strong knowledge and demonstration of the Texas Teachers Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
• Special education instruction and facilitation experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Teach Coursework: Instruct courses in core teaching standards, aligned to TAC

2. Develop Resources: Collaborate with educators to design instructional materials, modules, and tools for coursework instruction

3. Collaborate with the CES team to build an impactful and sustainable program model that serves teacher candidates during years 0-3 of service.

4. Instill a passion for learning in teacher candidates by devoting time to your own professional learning and growth.

5. Generate revenue according to annual targets.

6. Ensure compliance with the state requirements for educator preparation programs regulated by the Texas Administration Code, prepare materials and documentation for audits and accreditation reviews. Utilize backward design practices to plan and develop course syllabus and coursework, incorporating updated research-based practices to ensure educator effectiveness.

7. Design, implement, and deliver coursework/test-prep, both in-person and asynchronous, that is relevant, student centered, and continuously improving based on feedback from colleagues, supervisors, and teacher candidates.

8. Diligently seek professional development to remain abreast of best practices to support adult learners.

9. Participate fully in teacher team professional learning on topics such as backward design, practice-based learning, transformational coaching, etc.

10.Serve as a Field Supervisor and coach to support the growth and development of new teachers.

11. Serve as an Advisor and coach to support the growth and development of new teachers. Attend advisee conversations bi-weekly and be prepared to share evidence candidate progress.

12. Design and deliver professional development and coaching to teachers during their duration in the certification of the program.

13. Offer Coaching: Provide individualized coaching and tutoring sessions grounded in exam competencies and best practices for preparation.

14. Support individual growth through calibration, coaching, feedback, and data reviews to grow in your craft as a facilitator coach and educator.

15. Maintain open, clear, collaborative, and timely communication with all stakeholders (i.e., district partners, school administrators, teacher candidates, colleagues).

16. Demonstrated ability to present confidently at conferences and professional development events, representing CES and sharing best practices in educator preparation.

17. Support Team: Assist colleagues and contribute to departmental systems and improvements as needed.

Field Supervision: Serve as a Clinical Supervisor and mentor to support the growth and development of new teachers.

19. Support HCDE's Early Childhood Winter Conference/Scholastic Art and Writing

20. Must be able to work a full 40-hour schedule to perform major responsibilities.

21. Perform other duties as assigned.