POSITION  Special Education Specialist Posted   4/20/2009 Openings  1 Deadline  Until filled LOCATION Region 7 Education Service Center:  Region VII ESC Address  1909 North Longview Street City  Kilgore County  Gregg Zip  75662 Phone  (903) 988-6700 Fax  CONTACT Contact Name  Ronnie Hemann Contact Phone  (903) 988-6834 ext Contact E-mail  rhemann@esc7.net DETAILS Description  Provide technical assistance and professional development to school districts in planning, implementing, and evaluating special education programs. Responsibilities include integrated program planning with other Region 7 ESC staff in the Special Programs department and other departments within the ESC. Salary  Min. $45,634 to Max. $76,384 Deadline  Until filled Qualifications  Master's Degree; Knowledge of special education rules and regulations; strong background in positive behavior supports with an emphasis on using data to analyze performance and to decide intervention strategies;ability to set planned targets and monitor progress in accomplishing targeted improvement; administrative/supervisory experience preferred, but not essential. Additional  Comments  You must complete the online application found on our website at www.esc7.net to be considered for this position.