Consultant for Complex Access Needs

Esc14; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Esc14 in Washington, DC is seeking a Consultant for Complex Access Needs to provide leadership and technical assistance to school districts serving students with complex access needs. The role focuses on developing educational programs aligned with student needs and state requirements.

The candidate will bring a Master's degree in special education, a valid Texas teaching certificate or equivalent licensure, and at least five years of related experience, including assistive technology, planning,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for the role.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education or equivalent licensure with complex access needs experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills for serving students with complex access needs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching/working with such students.
• Experience using assistive technology with these students.
• Knowledge of State and Federal special education law.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Determines student needs and aligns research-based strategies and educational programs.
• Relates component objectives to center-wide goals.
• Evaluates and documents the extent to which program objectives are met for future direction.
• Demonstrates cooperation with other ESC components and uses all available resources.
• Assists the Director by making budget recommendations and documenting expenditures.
• Promotes initiative among staff and LEA personnel to support students with complex access needs.
• Transmits ideas and information effectively to groups or individuals.
• Responds to LEA requests for assistance through classroom visits and follow‑up services.
• Provides materials/equipment to LEAs via lending library and offers professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Assistive technology

Specialized knowledge

Policy knowledge

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

• 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