Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Conduct special education evaluations (both formal and informal) to inform eligibility, service, and programming decisions.
• Complete evaluations in a timely manner.
• Utilize knowledge of data-based decision making and accountability, diversity in development and learning, as well as research and program evaluation to assist staff with effective decision-making regarding needs.
• Utilize knowledge of school-wide practices to promote learning as well as consultation and collaboration to assist staff in creating and maintaining effective learning environments
• Assists with the development and/or delivery of staff professional development to support district-wide assessment practices.
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with school staff, parents, families, community agencies, and providers
• Exhibit minimum competencies expected in any employment situation (attendance, punctuality, respect, policies & procedures); adhere to ethical standards, grow professionally, and participate as active stakeholders across school environments.
• Applies evaluation data and findings to intervention, instruction, programming, and services through written reports, intervention plans, and meetings/conferences with parents and/or school staff.
• Interventions &Instructional Support to Develop Academic, Social, and Life Skills – utilize knowledge of intervention and instructional support, mental health, prevention, and response to assist with the development and delivery of services to improve learning and outcomes.
• Contribute to intervention practices for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains.
• Contribute to crisis response and intervention practices.
• Develop and sustain professional involvement and leadership to ensure the continued learning and effective school psychological services to schools, families, and students.
• Seek professional growth and learning opportunities to advance own knowledge and skill.
• Seek opportunities to provide professional learning sessions for colleagues and school staff

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and
• TEA Certification as a Educational Diagnostician

EXPERIENCE

• Bilingualism (English-Spanish) preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of successful teaching experience and employment experience preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law
• Knowledge of best practices for Special Education
• Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law
• Knowledge of best practices for Special Education
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Independent, self-starter with a strong focus on student development
• Dependable, organized, efficient, and creative
• Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative
• Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Proven written and verbal communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of special needs students and their parents
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children
• Responsiveness; Follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members is essential

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and use stairs.
• The employee may lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions.
• Moderate lifting and carrying of materials may be required to lift and transfer students to and from a wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions.
• There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.
• Must be able to maintain control in stressful situations.
• Regular travel to assigned campuses.
• Requires the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people and professions.

Assists with additional tasks and projects as assigned by the supervisor to meet organizational needs. Provides support in various capacities as needed and performs other related duties as assigned. Maintains flexibility in addressing operational needs and carries out other duties as assigned by administration.