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Special Education Facilitator

East Central Independent School District
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EAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Announcement - March 26, 2024
Special Education Facilitator  
The position of a Special Education Facilitator will be available at East Central ISD for the 2024-2025 school year. All individuals (district employees included) who are interested in this position must apply online through Frontline via the district website. The deadline for submitting an application is 4:00 pm., April 05, 2024, or until the position is filled. 
  
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.  Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels.  Work in a self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Assist teachers in identifying and coordinating the instructional program that relates to the student’s individual needs and instructional levels according to current IEP’s and modifications made by the ARD Committee.
  2. Review student progress through analysis of grades, attendance, discipline referrals, state assessment-related activities, and IEPs.
  3. Collaborate with the team to assist with functional behavior assessments and the creation of behavior intervention plans.
  4. Assist with the science of behavior as well as district Tier II and Tier III behavior interventions including data collection, analyzing behavior data, and adjusting individual behavior plans.
  5. Using multiple sources of data to develop appropriate individual Education Plans (IEP).
  6. Assist teachers in developing strategies for implementing the IEP/Behavior Plans for students with disabilities.
  7. Participate in the ARD Committee process, serving as an administrative designee when needed.
  8. Diffuse conflict and find appropriate solutions in ARD meetings.
  9. Provide guidance and orientation for new special education staff members.
  10. Keep informed and comply with federal, state, district, and school laws, regulations, and policies regarding special education as well as classroom teachers.
  11. Assist with the coordination of district and statewide testing.
  12. Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  13. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned.  Sponsor outside activities approved by the campus principal.
  14. Manage student behavior in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
  15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
  16. Maintain a professional demeanor and open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and staff in order to coordinate student needs.
  17. Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
  18. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required such as Eduphoria, ESPED, Medicaid billing, and other files as needed.
  19. Serve as a member of the campus leadership team.
  20. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  21. Perform other duties as assigned.

 
NOTE:  Not all applicants will be interviewed.  Each applicant’s resume, application, and other available information will be considered in the screening process.  Only those persons currently meeting all of the minimum requirements will be considered.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education/Certification:
Five years of teaching experience in special education
Special Education Certification EC-12 (required)  and Content Area Certificate (preferred)  


EQUIPMENT USED:  Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment  

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.  Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.  Frequent walking.  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior.  May be required to lift and position student’s w/physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint, and assist non-ambulatory students.  Exposure to biological hazards.  Work inside may work outside.   

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:  2024-2025 School Year
SALARY:  Based on the 2024-2025 Classroom Teacher Salary Scale