Special Services Consultant

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred
• Five years teaching in the field of Special Education required
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
• Specialized knowledge in transition and autism preferred
• Recommended by the Executive Director
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

EMPHASIS

• Transition
• Autism

CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process all personal timekeeping, travel reporting and other paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain professional attire and grooming appropriate for specific job position.
• Demonstrate punctual and regular attendance on the job
• Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
• Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC
• Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC
• Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures
• Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
• Incorporate appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
• Exhibit professionalism in all situations at the ESC
• Develop collaborative and positive relationships with schools and co-workers
• Exhibit planning and leadership on assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to take initiative and exhibit innovative thinking
• Keep supervisor advised of all pertinent financial and operations business
• Ability to handle constructive criticism in a positive manner
• Evidence of following-up and following-through with services
• Evidence of professional loyalty
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to handle and see to completion multiple projects simultaneously and on deadline
• Demonstrates positive attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be willing to work as a member of a team but also independently
• Upholds confidentiality of the information processed in all work, if required
• Attends all called meetings including departmental staff meetings, work team meetings, and general staff meetings
• Actively contributes to assigned work teams
• Develops and competently implements an individual work plan that clearly contributes to the accomplishment of departmental, , Leadership and Instruction Team (LIT), and organizational goals
• Analyzes metrics, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts optimize impact of work
• Demonstrates a commitment to provide exceptional customer service
• Delivers exceptional professional learning experiences

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide supports for Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
• Provide Special Education Support alongside General Education in the areas of MTSS (RTI Behavior) Tier 2/3, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), School Climate, Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning to help support students with behavioral challenges in Schoolwide and Classroom Environments
• Provide High Quality Technical Assistance and Professional Development to LEAs in the areas of Transition and Autism
• Evaluate the impact of training, products and services on the performance of students receiving special education services
• Complete and maintain SBIEP training TOT and coaching requirements to oversee the required metrics and Fidelity of Implementation rubric requirements
• Create, track, maintain and successfully meet goal metrics for assigned network/initiative activities [Transition and Autism]
• Collaborate with department staff to maintain, track and report SECIP goal activity for quarterly reporting
• Participate in designated local and state (e.g. networks) professional development activities, share information with ESC staff and appropriate regional personnel
• Act as the first point of contact for LEAs, parents, agencies and other stakeholders in the areas of Autism and Transition procedures for students grade ECSE - Graduation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Travel (meaning to drive one's own vehicle) to and from LEAs to fulfill program and project specifications are required.  Out of region travel may also be required.
• Coordinate and deliver effective training, staff development, and technical assistance in areas pertinent to the program or project.
• Process required paperwork and reports in a timely manner
• Model effective uses of technology in personal productivity and instructional applications

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Additional projects as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Up to 226 working days
• This is an at-will employment position.

In the event of an economic slump, a reduction-in-force may be necessary. Employees will be notified in writing.

FUNDING SOURCE

• Locally Funded
• Grant funded. Grant Cycle End Date: Aug 321, 2026
• Funded by Other Sources