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Working under the direction of the IDEA Special Education Manager, this position provides instructional leadership, coaching, and oversight to special education resource teachers serving students with varying levels of learning disabilities and individualized instructional needs.\nThe Assistant Manager supports the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum modifications, differentiated instruction, and specially designed instruction (SDI) to ensure students with disabilities can meaningfully access, participate in, and make progress in the general education curriculum.\nThis role emphasizes instructional quality, individualized student outcomes, teacher development, and implementation fidelity while ensuring compliance with state, local, and federal special education requirements.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nInstructional Leadership and Resource Program Implementation\nAssist in developing, implementing, and monitoring best practices for special education resource instruction, ensuring alignment with IDEA requirements, state standards, and campus instructional expectations.\nProvide instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development to special education resource teachers in the delivery of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with varying levels of learning disabilities and individualized academic needs.\nSupport teachers in designing, adapting, and modifying general education curriculum to provide meaningful access for students with disabilities based on their individual learning profiles and IEP requirements.\nGuide resource teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, including explicit instruction, systematic skill development, scaffolding, differentiated instruction, and targeted academic interventions.\nSupport the development and implementation of individualized instructional plans that address foundational skill deficits while maintaining alignment with grade-level Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).\nAssist teachers in identifying appropriate curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, supplemental materials, and alternative instructional approaches based on students' documented needs.\nPromote instructional practices that support students with mild, moderate, and more intensive learning needs while maintaining appropriate rigor, individualized expectations, and opportunities for academic growth.\nMonitor the implementation and effectiveness of resource classroom instruction through instructional observations, coaching cycles, lesson plan reviews, student work analysis, and data-informed feedback.\nCurriculum, Specially Designed Instruction, and Student Achievement\nCollaborate with curriculum and instructional leadership teams to ensure resource teachers have access to appropriate instructional materials, modified curriculum resources, and intervention tools.\nSupport teachers in translating IEP goals, present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFPs), and individualized student needs into meaningful daily instructional practices.\nEnsure specially designed instruction addresses the unique learning needs of students with disabilities and supports their access to and progress within the general education curriculum.\nProvide guidance in developing instructional modifications that appropriately adjust content, methodology, instructional delivery, or performance expectations when required by a student's IEP.\nSupport teachers in differentiating instruction for students performing at varying academic levels, including students with significant foundational skill gaps.\nAssist in the development and implementation of targeted interventions in reading, mathematics, written expression, and other identified academic areas.\nAnalyze student achievement data, curriculum-based assessments, IEP goal progress, and instructional performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.\nPartner with teachers to develop instructional action plans for students demonstrating limited academic progress or requiring increased instructional intensity.\nSupport alignment of resource instructional programs with campus academic improvement goals, state accountability expectations, and student achievement initiatives.\nSpecial Education Compliance and Program Fidelity\nSupport the development, compliance, and maintenance of required special education documentation and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).\nMonitor the implementation of IEP services, accommodations, modifications, instructional minutes, and specially designed instruction within resource classroom settings.\nCollaborate with compliance leadership and instructional staff to ensure resource services are delivered in accordance with students' IEPs and applicable federal and state requirements.\nSupport teachers in maintaining accurate instructional documentation, service delivery records, and IEP progress-monitoring data.\nCoordinate with testing staff to ensure appropriate accommodations and designated supports are implemented during state assessments.\nAssist in ensuring fiscal compliance for special education programs, including adherence to IDEA Part B requirements and related reporting.\nCommunicate changes in special education laws, instructional expectations, and program requirements to resource teachers and school leadership.\nCollaboration and Stakeholder Engagement\nCollaborate with general education teachers, special education staff, related service providers, counselors, and administrators to support coordinated instructional planning and student success.\nPromote effective collaboration between resource and general education teachers to ensure continuity of instructional expectations, appropriate implementation of IEP supports, and access to grade-level curriculum.\nPartner with families and instructional teams to address academic concerns, review student progress, and identify appropriate instructional supports.\nMaintain communication with districts, intermediate units, and state leaders as appropriate to support compliance and program quality.\nAssist in resolving student, parent, and teacher concerns related to resource instruction, curriculum accessibility, academic progress, and special education services.\nSupport effective communication and collaboration within a predominantly virtual instructional environment.\nPromote inclusive educational practices and meaningful participation of students receiving resource services in schoolwide academic programs and activities.\nStaff Supervision and Professional Development\nAssist with the supervision, coaching, development, and evaluation of special education resource teachers and assigned instructional staff.\nProvide ongoing instructional feedback focused on lesson design, curriculum modification, SDI implementation, student engagement, and measurable academic growth.\nIdentify professional development needs through instructional observations, student performance data, and program implementation reviews.\nFacilitate professional learning opportunities focused on resource classroom instructional practices, disability-specific learning needs, and effective differentiation.\nSupport the development of teacher capacity in using diagnostic and formative assessment data to inform individualized instructional decisions.\nMonitor staff performance, instructional expectations, and program fidelity while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDirectly supervises approximately 30-40 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) regular employees and/or contractors, primarily Special Education Resource teachers serving students in grades 3-12 who provide specially designed instruction within resource instructional settings.\nSupervisory responsibilities emphasize instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, individualized student support, and the effective delivery of specially designed instruction for students with disabilities.\nCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting instructional observations and performance evaluations; providing coaching and professional development; recognizing employee performance; administering corrective action when necessary; addressing complaints; and resolving operational and instructional concerns.\nMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree; three (3) years of special education teaching experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nDemonstrated knowledge of specially designed instruction, curriculum modification, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based interventions for students with learning disabilities.\nUnderstanding of instructional strategies that support students with varying academic ability levels and individualized learning needs.\nKnowledge of IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and special education compliance requirements.\nStrong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills in both in-person and virtual environments.\nAbility to analyze student performance data and use findings to guide instructional improvement.\nProficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), online learning systems, and web-based instructional platforms.\nAbility to travel up to 25% of the time within/between assigned areas for meetings, professional development, and school activities.\nAbility to clear required background checks.\nDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nPrevious supervisory, instructional coaching, or teacher-leadership experience.\nExperience teaching in a special education resource classroom or providing intensive academic intervention to students with disabilities.\nDemonstrated experience developing and implementing specially designed instruction and modified curriculum.\nAdditional certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education (Math/Science/Language Arts).\nMaster's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.\nSupervisory certificate or administrative credential.\nESL certification and/or reading or mathematics specialist endorsement.\nExperience supporting students with specific learning disabilities, significant academic skill deficits, or intensive instructional needs.\nExperience in special education administration and/or online education.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. 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