Primary Purpose:

• Support the implementation and application of the Supplemental Special Education Services program (SSES) which serves families of students with disabilities.
• Provide advanced consultative technical assistance to families, service providers, school districts, and vendors.
• Report progress with online accounts awarded and audits expenditures (including approving or denying purchases) of qualified families
• Support the activities and purpose of supplemental special educations services grant

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in education or in a field relevant to the assignment
• Texas Teaching Certificate in special education
• Master's Degree in an education related field preferred 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of IDEA-B including federal and state accountability
• Effective training practices in a variety of settings (i.e., in-person, hybrid, virtual)
• Strong knowledge and skills in technology and various software programs
• Ability to objectively organize, evaluate data, create reports, and provide pertinent feedback
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data
• Effective written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to work in teams, problem solve and propose effective solutions
• Skills in statistical analysis, project initiation and development
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines
• Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines
• Able to gather, analyze and communicate data
• A proven track record of achievement.
• Exceptional customer service and management skills.
• Able to assist with maintenance of social media venues
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to special education; of public administration and management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; and of program planning and implementation.
• Strength in building and sustaining effective interpersonal working relationships with diverse colleagues and stakeholders in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment 
• Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on complex projects with latitude to make decisions.
• Fluent in English and Spanish in all four domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading and
• Writing) preferred 
• Understanding of effective conflict resolution strategies and problem-solving skills to address stakeholder concerns

Responsibilities and Duties Common to all Region 10 ESC Employees:

• Ability to work on and enhance a team
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of position responsibilities and to ensure timelines are met     
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
• Maintain a positive, customer friendly, and professional tone in all communication (i.e., email, written, and verbal)
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to center-wide strategic planning goals
• Display proficient levels of technology applications and remain current in the area of digital integration
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Region 10 Leadership
• Prepare and organize resources, train, and collaborate with Region 10 personnel
• Exhibit initiative in identifying problems and suggesting solutions in a positive manner
• Exhibit good judgement and decision making
• Keep supervisor informed of program and district needs
• Maintain up-to-date entries in Region 10 databases and accurate records for tracking and invoicing
• Adhere to Center procedures, guidelines, and policies 

Specific Responsibilities and Duties for the Consultant:

• Serves as a contact and acts as liaison for families seeking technical assistance related to SSES, tracks customer service requests, and coordinates with SSES Team regarding emerging needs to support families.
• Audits and approves all expenditures of goods, services related to SSES Audits and approves all potential service providers to the SSES Marketplace in collaboration with team.
• Communicates effectively and explains thoroughly to families that meet or do not meet eligibility for an online account, for families that are requesting an appeal.
• Supports the applications of third-party vendors interested in providing SSES goods and services.
• Works to support collaboration between TEA and external stakeholders
• Works to support collaboration between Region 10 Education Service Center and external stakeholders
• Willingness to seek on-going development of professional skills as appropriate to the job assignment
• Sustain a depth of knowledge in desired field and integration of such practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to assist stakeholders, administrators, and teachers in serving students with diverse needs
• Maintain flexibility and the ability to willingly adapt to new situations as they arise
• Demonstrate effective coaching, mentoring, problem-solving and conferencing skills
• Assist with implementation of statewide initiatives, statewide projects and/or directives
• Participate in team project long-term planning, project development/implementation
• Provide input to budget planning
• Participate in collaborative meetings (TEA, ESCs, advisory council, committees)
• Accurately and timely respond to stakeholder requests for information and resources
• Assist with the development and implementation of marketing plan to promote events and resources associated with supplemental special education services (SSES) projects
• Assist with the planning, implement, manage, and monitor project social media accounts in order to increase project awareness
• Ability to assist with monitoring website analytics and manage content updates including liaising with in-house team and outside agencies (TEA, ESCs, Networks)

• Three or more years classroom and related experience
• Previous experience/knowledge of the SSES program is preferred
• Background in providing professional development
• Administrative experience preferred
• Background in data analysis preferred