Essential Functions
1. Provide content and instructional expertise as well as on-site technical assistance and professional development.
2. Assist teachers in providing quality instructional services, developing effective individual educational plans, and using student data to improve student performance.
3. Assist teachers in developing comprehensive individualized support and educational plans to promote placement in the least restrictive settings.
4. Conduct focused observations with “next step” support to teachers.
5. Assist teachers with intervention strategies and implementation of differentiated instruction.
6. Support Professional Learning Communities by providing professional resources, assisting in the design of interventions, and modeling best practices.
7. Serve as trainer and modeler of effective research-based structured teaching strategies.
8. Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.
9. Coordinate the provision of staff development to all members of the special education
10. department.
Qualification Requirements
1. Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
2. Knowledge of the development and implementation of structured learning programs.
3. Knowledge of research-based practices related to structured learning.
4. Knowledge of data collection and developing Extended School Year (ESY) plans.
5. Knowledge of the use of instructional accommodations and social skills programs for
students with disabilities.
6. Knowledge of research of best practices in inclusionary practices for students with
cognitive disabilities.
7. Knowledge of the application of safe and therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
8. Interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) to build relationships with teachers,
students, and school personnel
9. Effective presentation skills
10. Organizational skills
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