Teacher- SPED Team Leader; Anticipated

Primary Purpose

Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process. Organize and implement instructional and behavioral services to meet the needs of eligible students. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Texas special education certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team-building skills
• Knowledge of special education rules and regulations
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
• Knowledge of PEIMS coding
• Working knowledge of Statewide Assessment
• Proficient use of various software systems

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years special education teaching experience preferred

• Coordinate and facilitate ARD meetings on campus.
• Coordinate campus personnel staffing for students.
• Coordinate with campus testing coordinator regarding who receive special education services.
• Maintain digital special education eligibility folders.
• Provide training on special education software, IEP development, PLAAFP, standard based goals and objectives, statewide assessment, instruction and behavior strategies.
• Disseminate information from district meetings, and communicate district expectations and goals.
• Monitor the distribution of IEP documents to staff
• Collaborate with campus master scheduler to ensure students’ needs are met per ARD committee decisions.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local special education requirements.
• Assist in processing referrals to special education from student success team.
• Coordinate staffing with appropriate direct and support service providers along with campus and district special education personnel.
• Coordinate staffing with LSSP, Instructional Specialists and district Coordinator (or designee) for any student being considered for a recommendation to an ARD committee for a District Class placement.
• Coordinate with Director of Special Education Support Services for Independent Educational Evaluation requests.
• Coordinate with Instructional Specialists to share instruction and behavior strategies with campus staff.
• Coordinate with District Special Education personnel and team lead for change of level ARDs with sending/receiving campus.
• Coordinate with district coordinator to process parent requests for educational records.
• Collaborate to provide required information within timelines regarding state performance plan indicators.
• 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 prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing 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 supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain emotional under stress; ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to consistently interact with students and staff in positive manner

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Varied working environment; frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; performing restraint techniques with students when necessary

Terms

192 days