Education Specialist: Special Education & Paraprofessional

Education Service Center Region XIII
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2022 CLOSED ON 1/23/2023

Job Posting for Education Specialist: Special Education & Paraprofessional at Education Service Center Region XIII

  • JobID: 3924
  • Position Type:
    Administration/Education Specialist
    Date Posted:
    4/15/2022
    Location:
    Education Service Center Region 13 - 600
    District:
    Education Service Center Region 13
    Reports to: Senior Coordinator: Department of Educator Quality

    Salary: This is a full-time (12) twelve-month position at 232 days with a minimum annual salary of $60,052.

    Job Summary: Provide training, technical assistance and support for first year Special Education teachers participating in the Region 13 Alternative Certification Program. Coordinate and facilitate training for all field specialists in best practices related to coaching and mentoring first year teachers. Prepare, coordinate, and teach the Paraprofessional Institute offered at several times during the year.


    Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates):
    • Bachelor’s Degree with advanced study in curriculum and instruction
    • Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education and Core Content (EC-6, 4-8 or 7-12)
    • Training in development of novice teachers/adult learners

    Preferred Qualificatoins (Knowledge, Skills, & Education/Certificates):
    • Master’s Degree preferred
    • Work related experience in providing support for certification programs, interns and district clients preferred
    • Current knowledge of Special Education curriculum, instruction and assessment practices
    • Current knowledge of certification requirements
    • Effective communication and technology skills- written and verbal; including video conferencing
    • Experience in desktop publishing, data base maintenance and technology
    • Organizational skills; managing large projects
    • Ability to give clear and specific and timely feedback to adult learners

    Major Job Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
    • Serve as the representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tack, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public.
    • Ensure confidentiality of oral, written and electronic information.
    • Communicate current information regarding the Special Education Cohort and ECP Alternative Certification Program.
    • Manage all Special Education cohort interns from admission to completion.
    • Develop marketing for the Special Education program and develop partnerships with districts related to this certification.
    • Develop and facilitate paraprofessional development training and scope and sequence aligned to meet the standards outlined by TEA.
    • Adhere to the edTPA policies and procedures for the integrity of the Region 13 Alternative Certification Program.
    • Follow all policies and procedures outlined in the ECP Policy Handbook.

    Budget Responsibilities: Work with the ECP Budget Manager for all budget allotments for contract training, contract support and materials of the Special Education cohort and Paraprofessional Institute.


    Working Conditions:
    • Maintain emotional control
    • Follows policies and procedures of DEQ and ESC
    • Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
    • Prolonged or irregular work hours
    • Frequent travel within ESC Region (personal vehicle)

    Equipment Used: Computer, peripherals, and related software, listserv technology, printer, photocopier, other equipment such as: Smart Board, Smart Slate (or other interactive board devices), Clickers, iPods/iPads, Chrome books.

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