Consultant for Complex Access Needs

Esc14; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 14 Education Service Center seeks a Consultant for Complex Access Needs to lead program planning and support school districts serving students with complex access needs. You will develop appropriate educational programs, apply research-based strategies, and collaborate with LEAs to implement effective supports.

The role requires a master's degree, Texas SPED certification or related licensure, and at least 5 years experience with complex access needs, including assistive technology usage

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Texas Special Education certificate or related licensure.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with complex access needs.
• Experience using assistive technology with students with complex access needs.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws.

Responsibilities

• Determines student needs and applies research-based strategies and programs.
• Relates objectives to center-wide goals and maintains documentation of progress.
• Responds to LEA requests with technical assistance through classroom visits and follow-up services.
• Demonstrates cooperation with other ESC components and uses available resources effectively.
• Provides professional development and technical assistance for academic and behavioral support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Knowledge of SPED policies

Education

Master's Degree

Texas Special Education teaching certificate or related licensure

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Region 14 Education Service Center

• Position Type:
  Consultant/ Consultant for Complex Access Needs


• Date Posted:
  10/26/2026


• Date Available:
  January 2027

GOAL:

Provide leadership and technical assistance for school districts serving students with complex access needs by assisting in the development of educational programs appropriate to their needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree


• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education or current professional licensure in a related field with experience working with students with complex access needs.


• Knowledge and skills appropriate for serving students with complex access needs.


• At least 5 years of experience teaching/working with students with complex access needs.


• Experience utilizing assistive technology with students with complex access needs.


• Knowledge of State and Federal law regarding special education.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Program Planning/Organizational Skills

• Determines the needs of students with complex access needs and their teachers in researched-based strategies and educational programs.


• Relates component objectives to center-wide goals.


• Evaluates and maintains documentation for the extent to which program objectives have been met to determine future direction


• Demonstrates cooperation with other ESC components.


• Utilizes all available resources/equipment to produce results in an effective, efficient manner.

Fiscal Management

• Assists the Director by making recommendations for budget preparation.


• Produces documentation to support expenditures as authorized by the Director.


• Utilizes cost-effective methods of reaching identified objectives.

Leadership

• Promotes and inspires initiative among program staff and LEA personnel to improve and support students with complex access needs.


• Demonstrates leadership in the development of decisions and innovations affecting program operations.

Communication Skills

• Effectively transmits ideas/information to groups/individuals relating to supporting students with complex access needs.

Consultative and Technical Assistance

• Responds to LEA's requests for technical assistance through classroom visits and follow‑up services.


• Provides materials/equipment to LEAs for students' use through the component's lending library.


• Provides professional development and technical assistance in academic and behavioral support for students with complex access needs.

Human Relations

• Demonstrates professional courtesy during personal interaction with LEA and center staff.


• Displays attitude of personal and professional concern in group and individual settings.


• Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with other staff members for the achievement of common goals.

Specialized Knowledge

• Seeks training to enhance knowledge/skills in areas of supporting students with complex access needs.


• Recommends/prepares effective training and instructional resources for staff/clients.

Personal and Professional Image

• Maintains self‑control and good working relation with other ESC staff and LEA personnel.


• Exhibits enthusiasm, self‑motivation, and maintains professional appearance in fulfilling job assignment requirements


• Adheres to work schedule and attendance policy

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 6:49:53 PM CST.