Special Populations Fellow, 2026-2027

About the Role

Houston Classical Charter School is seeking a Special Populations Fellow to support our mission of providing a rigorous, high-quality education to all scholars, including those with diverse abilities and emergent bilingual learners. The Fellow will work closely with Special Education teachers, Emergent Bilingual fellows, and general education teachers to deliver targeted academic, language, and behavioral support. This role is integral to creating an inclusive learning environment where all scholars feel seen, supported, and set up for success.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Education teachers in delivering individualized instruction aligned with scholars' IEP goals.
• Support emergent bilingual scholars during classroom instruction to reinforce language development and academic comprehension.
• Provide one-on-one or small group academic support for scholars with disabilities and/or emergent bilingual scholars, both inside and outside the general education classroom.
• Implement behavior intervention plans under the guidance of Special Education staff.
• Help facilitate accommodations and modifications in the classroom to ensure full access to the classical curriculum.
• Assist in collecting and tracking scholar progress data, ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support inclusive practices and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Communicate regularly with families, providing updates on scholar progress and needs, including translation support as needed.
• Assist with clerical duties such as organizing scholar materials, copying instructional resources, and preparing modified assignments.
• Supervise and support scholars during transitions, breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Provide coverage for Special Education teachers to ensure continuity of services.
• Participate in regular coaching, observation, and feedback cycles with the Director of Special Populations.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Instructional Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior experience working with SPED or Emergent Bilingual scholars (classroom, tutoring, camp, or similar) strongly preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish-English or other languages) highly preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, TEA EL guidelines, and language acquisition best practices is a plus; training will be provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse learners and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Openness to coaching and a commitment to growth.

Pay

$42,000 - $45,000 per year

FLSA Classification: Exempt
Calendar: 10-Month