Regional Special Education Coordinator-North SST Campuses

JOB ROLES:

Responsible for the leadership, administration, and supervision of the special education and Section 504 programs and services at the regional level.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Special Ed. Teacher certification is required.

• A minimum of 2 years of Special Education Teacher Experience is required.

• A minimum of 3 years of administrative or professional experience is preferred.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of SST Schools. 

• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to lead people and get results through work with others.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with a willingness to be flexible when needed.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong prioritization, organization, and follow-up skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.  

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy.

• Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and communicate a district-wide philosophy of serving special education students and the least restrictive environment.

• Guide the development and implementation of long-range and short-range plans for achieving SST’s special education goals and objectives.

• Coordinate special education services for all students with disabilities and ensure that students have access to the SST’s core curriculum.

• Monitor the development and implementation of all aspects of the special education program process.

• Oversee the Extended School Year (ESY) program at the regional level. 

• Assume responsibility for Child Find activities including the coordination of all schools’ referral activities and preschool screenings.

• Collaborate with school-based administrators and central office administrators regarding the MDR process. 

• Assist with the interview and hiring process of staff members for the region.

• Facilitate and/or participate in all matters of dispute resolution with the Texas Education Agency and the Office for Civil Rights pertaining to students with disabilities.

• Manage mediation and due process procedures.

• Provide accurate and timely data to the Texas Education Agency for its State Performance Plan indicators pertaining to special education.

• Collaborate with the finance department to develop, monitor, supervise and manage all aspects of the annual budgets for special education services.

• Collaborate with the finance department for the implementation of federal and state grant applications and manage appropriate IDEA grants.

• Help the allocation of special education staff to schools in accordance with state and local standards and student needs.

• Review federal and state legislation/regulations related to special education; identify and share the impact of changes on the school division.

• Monitor compliance with School Board Policies and Regulations and work with the School Board attorneys to implement required policy changes.

• Maintain open lines of communication regarding special education with all interested parties.

• Respond to concerns of parents, teachers, building and central office administrators, and community members.

• Monitor STAAR testing in collaboration with the District Assessment Department, as applicable to students with disabilities.

• Maintain accurate database and files of former and current students served in special education

• Prepare reports and information for the school board including the Special Education Annual Plan and the application for federal funds.

• Conduct ongoing needs assessments, collect and analyze data, use pertinent data to refine and improve campuses’ special education functions and services.

• Evaluate special education program initiatives.

• Facilitate research regarding trends and best practices to support appropriate recommendations for student success through rigorous, innovative, and technological programming.

• Plan, implement, and facilitate professional development/in-services for school staff assigned the responsibility of delivering and overseeing the special education services/process on the campuses.

• Engage all new staff members in effective induction procedures and facilitate continued professional development through ongoing training opportunities.

• Plan and implement professional development

• Serve as the school division's liaison in all matters concerning special education

• Maintain communication network with other special education directors within the state

• Perform related work as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.

• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.

• Position is in an office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.

• Moderate travel is required.