Special Education Specialist (Behavior and Autism)

ESC2; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC2 in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Special Education Specialist (Behavior and Autism) to lead district-wide initiatives, training, and services. This role emphasizes coordinating accommodations, modifications, and evidence-based practices for students with disabilities, with a focus on social-emotional development and inclusive settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in special education with certification, and prefer a Master's degree or endorsements such as BCBA or Behavior

Qualifications

• PBIS implementation experience.
• Data collection experience for behavior support.
• IEP development and ARD/Manifestation Review processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned network, projects, and programs to assist districts in implementing federal/state laws.
• Provide training and technical assistance on accommodations, modifications, and differentiated instruction.
• Support regional stakeholders and ensure alignment with state rules and timelines.
• Monitor PBIS and behavior intervention plans across programs.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Special Education certification

BCBA preferred

Behavior Coach endorsement preferred

Job description

Special Education Specialist (Behavior and Autism)

ESC2

209 N WATER ST

CORPUS CHRISTI , TX 78401

Professional/Certified - ESC - Specialist

Job Number 0000765276

Start Date

Open Date 07/22/2026

Closing Date

Attachments

This position manages assigned network, projects, and programs to assist school districts in implementing federal laws and regulations, state laws and Commissioner and State Board of Education rules that meet the diverse needs of all students. Provides training, technical assistance, activities, and services related to these projects and network activities and regional needs, including technical assistance and training on accommodations and modifications, co-teaching, and differentiated instruction. Keep abreast of changes and timelines/deadlines for systems such as RDA and SPP as well as other federal/state accountability systems directly related to special education. Services will be based on a region-wide needs assessment system that include the priority areas listed in special education state and federal regulations and state deliverables and requirements addressing the social emotional development of students in schools.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Required; Master's Degree Preferred
• Certified in Special Education
• Endorsed as a Behavior Coach Preferred, or acquire endorsement
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Preferred

Salary Type Annually

Additional Job Information Experience:

• Experience implementing and monitoring Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
• Experience with data collection and implementing Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an inclusive setting.
• Experience with IEP development and ARD and Manifestation Determination Review processes.
• Experience with classroom management support.

Special knowledge and skills:

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a team of diverse adults to provide the services for regional stakeholders.
• Strong program development and project management in special education and general education as an educator and/or administrator with quantifiable and clear results for student achievement.
• High expectations for the achievement of students with disabilities.