Academics Specialist

Position: Essential Academics Specialist
Position Type:

Matador Special Services

Date Posted:

2/11/2026

Location:

Matador Special Services

 Additional Information:
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SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Essential Academics Specialist WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Special Education Program Supervisor PAY GRADE:
Professional (1)

DEPT/SCHOOL:
Matador Special Services Dept. DAYS EMPLOYED: 197

DATE REVISED:
April 2025

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To support students and staff in Essential Academics (EA) settings by ensuring the implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) with fidelity. This role involves planning and monitoring program services, providing training and consultation to teachers on instruction, classroom management, data tracking, and scheduling. The EA Specialist collaborates with staff and stakeholders to ensure students are served in the least restrictive environment (LRE), are making academic and behavioral progress, and that appropriate strategies, curricula, and IEP goals are in place.

The specialist also communicates with families and participates in ARD committees as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree preferred

Valid Texas teacher's certificate, with required special education endorsements for assignments

minimum of 3 years of classroom special education teaching experience

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Differentiated instruction to meet diverse learning needs

IEP development and progress monitoring

Behavior management using positive strategies

Strong collaboration with staff and families

Effective communication and documentation skills

SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

Seguin Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Attachment(s):

* SpEd Essential Academics Specialist  2025.docx