Special Education Campus IEP Specialist - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Qualifications/Skills

• Education/Certification: Master's degree or higher from recognized, accredited college or university, preferred.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate or Teaching Certificate from out of state appropriate for position preferred.
• Valid Texas supervisor's, mid-management, principalship or licensed professional counselor's certification, diagnostician's certificate, licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a LSSP, certified in special education, or qualified for a special assignment permit in supervision, mid-management or counseling preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in the effective use of technology.
• Physical capacity to meet needs of students with physical disabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with both adults and children.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a classroom teacher, preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general and special education teachers, administrators and parents to provide education support for students with disabilities.
• Provide technical assistance to instructional staff concerning the teaching/learning process.
• Aid general education teachers in implementing individual student accommodations and modifications as designed by ARD committees.
• Aid teachers and assistant principals in designing effective behavioral interventions for students experiencing behavioral difficulties.
• Serve and chair as administrative representative for ARD meetings, as assigned.
• Provide staff development for campus personnel related to Special Education processes, requirements, etc.
• Perform functions related to assessment as it relates to the special education evaluation process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Aid with the needs of students with physical disabilities.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

  None

  Equipment Used

  Computer, copy machine and audio visual machines.

  Working Conditions

  • Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
  • Physical Demands: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment. May require occasional extended hours.