Special Education Programming Coach

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 640 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is seeking a certified special education teacher to develop, implement and evaluate IEP goals and benchmarks. The role requires collaborating with educational support leaders and using data to drive program improvements, PLAAFPs and related objectives.

Proficiency in standards-based processes, experience writing IEPs and providing staff development is expected. The position is probationary/term with 197 days, salary guidelines noted, and opportunities to support students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Valid certification as a special education teacher.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a certified special education teacher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write, implement and evaluate IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Provide staff development on the standards-based IEP process to teachers at all levels.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers for developing PLAAFPS, IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Use multiple techniques for data collection on IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Analyze, interpret and report data on IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with educational leadership and program coordinators in the IEP process.
• Support implementation of special education software management systems.
• Contribute to program reviews and adherence to guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP goals

Data collection

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Special education certification

Tools

Special education software management

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
• Valid certification as a special education teacher;
• Demonstrated successful experince in working with special needs students preferred;
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as a certified special education teacher preferred;

Terms Of Employment

Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days

Salary

$67,640/IA-3

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Essential Functions

• Successful experience writing, implementing and evaluating IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Provide teachers with staff development at all levels in the standards-based IEP process.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers in working with special education software management to develop PLAAFPS, IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Ability to use multiple techniques for collecting data on IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report data on IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with the assistant superintendent for educational support services, director of special education, assistant director of special education and program coordinator in the IEP process.
• Collaborate with the director of special education and the program coordinators in the implementation special education software management systems.
• Help facilitate recommended changes to programs based on formal and informal program reviews and local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the assistant superintendent of educational support services and the director of instructional services and support.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment: Frequent in district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Deadline To Apply

Until Filled

Application Information

All applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed

Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Contact Information

Jennifer Hademenos, Special Education Director, Secondary

Human Resources

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