Director 1 SPED Curriculum & Instruction

Houston Independent School District • Houston, TX

89d • $130,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Director 1 of Special Education Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) shall provide broad oversight of SPED professional development, curriculum contracts, as well as designated staff member supervision within the Office Special Education Services. Collaboration/Support with HISD campus administration, teachers, teacher assistants, multiple instructional departments, and community partnership agencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education
• Experience required in IEP Development & Implementation
• 3-5 Years of experience teaching in the area of special education
• Valid Texas Special Education certification
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: Principal Certification
• Bilingual Skills: Preferred - Spanish

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and Lead district/campus professional developments for administrators, teachers and teacher assistants, pertaining to special education.
• Provide efficient oversight for IEP development and implementation in the classroom for all students with disabilities, to meet compliance in alignment to IDEA.
• Ensure Teachers are prepared annually, through training, specific to Specially Designed Instruction and IEP Implementation.
• Communicate and support by problem solving, to ensure compliance for students with disabilities (communication alignment between campus admin, SPED Department, or any other department pertinent to instructional outcomes)
• Complete annual MOU's/Curriculum Contracts, and track and fulfill billing invoices between district and curriculum vendors
• Consistent data analysis to ensure curriculum is being effectively utilized for students with disabilities
• Consistent tracking of student data (BOY/MOY/EOY), to determine effectiveness of training, curriculum, and campus-based supports for students with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Master's degree