Special Populations Fellow — Inclusive Education Coach

Houston Classical Charter School; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Classical Charter School is seeking a Special Populations Fellow to support scholars, including those with diverse abilities and emergent bilingual learners, with targeted academic, language, and behavioral support.

You will collaborate with Special Education teachers and general education staff to deliver IEP-aligned instruction, reinforce language development, monitor progress data, and help families stay informed, with translation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Prior SPED or Emergent Bilingual experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish-English or other languages) highly preferred.
• Knowledge of IDEA, TEA EL guidelines, and language acquisition best practices is a plus; training will be provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse learners and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Openness to coaching and a commitment to growth.

Responsibilities

• Support Special Education teachers in delivering individualized instruction aligned with scholars' IEP goals.
• Support emergent bilingual scholars during classroom instruction to reinforce language development and academic comprehension.
• Provide one-on-one or small group academic support, both inside and outside the general education classroom, for scholars with disabilities and/or emergent bilingual scholars as needed.
• Implement behavior intervention plans under the guidance of Special Education staff.
• Help facilitate accommodations and modifications in the classroom to ensure full access to the classical curriculum for both populations.
• Assist in collecting and tracking scholar progress data, ensuring documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support inclusive practices and maintain a positive, well-managed learning environment.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families, helping keep them informed about scholar progress and needs, including translation support as needed.
• Assist with clerical duties such as organizing scholar materials, copying instructional resources, and preparing modified assignments.
• Supervise and support scholars during transitions, breakfast, lunch, recess, and dismissal.
• Provide coverage for Special Education teachers when needed to ensure continuity of services.
• Participate in regular coaching, observation, and feedback cycles with the Director of Special Populations.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Strong written/verbal skills

Confidentiality & professionalism

Growth mindset & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Houston Classical Charter School is seeking a Special Populations Fellow to support scholars, including those with diverse abilities and emergent bilingual learners, with targeted academic, language, and behavioral support.

You will collaborate with Special Education teachers and general education staff to deliver IEP-aligned instruction, reinforce language development, monitor progress data, and help families stay informed, with translation support as needed.