Specialist - Program Behavior

MAGNOLIA ISD

Specialist- Program Behavior

Job Title: Specialist- Program Behavior
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Reports to: Coordinator of Behavior and Psychological Services
Dept./School: Special Services
Calendar Days: 202

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Primary Purpose:

Provide leadership, coordinate and support the special education instructional programs

for students with High Needs disabilities age 3-21 within the district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree in Special Education

Special Education Certification with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:

- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state and district special education regulations,

policies, and procedures

- Ability to communicate special education concerns with parents, instructional staff, and

school administrators

- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

- Demonstrated experience in programming services for students with high needs.

- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and provide staff development and other training

activities

- Experience working with related service providers, mental health providers, and

community based agencies

Experience:

- Minimum of three years experience in special education, preferably in programs for

students with high needs.

- Proven experience in leadership position (campus or district level)

- Experience in providing educational programming to students with low incidence

disabilities that has empirical support

- Experience in providing educational support for students with high needs disabilities

exhibiting challenging behaviors

- Experience working as a collaborative team member

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

1. Provide leadership, coordinate, and support ABLE, Lifeskills, and Matrix

2. Provide leadership and assistance in the development and implementation of methodologies that have empirical support to use with students with high needs.

3. Serve as a resource in staffing and ARD meetings, clarifying district guidelines and providing expertise in state and federal law regarding students with high needs.

4. Analyze new laws and regulations pertaining to special education and provide training to appropriate personnel.

5. Assist ARD committees in completing appropriate supplements specific to students with high needs.

6. Conduct informal observations and provide suggestions for improving the classroom and increasing achievement in a positive and supportive manner.

7. Work with appropriate staff to develop, maintain, and revise district procedural guidelines based on Texas Education Agency annual revision of the state monitoring document.

8. Work alongside the Director of Accountability to provide training and support for district personnel regarding state assessment.

9. Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences, meetings and staffing with parents, students, and staff concerning program and student issues.

10. Work alongside campus administrators to support programming for students with high needs.

Training and Staff Development

1. Identify staff development needs, develop and present training, and coach campus

personnel to continually develop and enhance behavioral assessment and intervention

Skills.

Other

1. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

2. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,

materials, and facilities.

3. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, statistical

data, and other documents required.

4. Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress