Director of Intensive Supports (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools•El Paso, TX

13d•$98,200 - $115,900

About The Position

The National Director of Intensive Supports will oversee and design Special Education Intensive Programming for IDEA Public Schools to ensure maximum student achievement for our students with intensive individual student plans. The National Director of Intensive Supports will directly manage National Special Education Instructional employees. She will train, develop and coach on model regional special programs personnel across state of Texas including Midland according to priority. She will build collaborative business partnerships between national support personnel and all regional special programs directors and coaches to ensure IDEA’s special education instructional model is being implemented. Additionally, she will create, develop and create systems of accountability for intensive support programs such as special education transition, 18+ programming, K-12 intensive support classroom initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

Knowledge of: IDEA 2004 laws and regulations- Job requires a high level of understanding of Special Education laws and regulations
Section 504 laws and regulations- Job requires a high level of understanding of Section 504 laws and regulations
Graduation Requirements- job requires a high level of understanding of graduation requirements for students in special education
Instructional coaching knowledge-to coach regional staff through coaching cycles to increase the impact of their influence during campus visits and creation of professional development aligned to our coaching model.
Demonstrates: Emotional Intelligence- Job requires a high level of emotional intelligence for interacting with the VP and colleagues
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities, challenges, and share opinions and direction without hesitation
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks
Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done
Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Dependability/Consistency- Job requires timely delivery on all commitments.
Anticipatory- Job requires thinking ahead and preparing for likely next steps or outcomes
Proven experience translating data and metrics to action
Demonstrable experience managing high-profile projects
Robust written and verbal communication portfolio
Must have demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting/influencing leaders
Bachelor’s Degree
EC-12 Special Education Teacher Certification
A minimum of 5 years of experience in Special Education
Technology: High level of proficiency with Office 365 suite

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implement a comprehensive district-wide framework for RISE (self-contained K–12) and 18+ programs, ensuring alignment with academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary readiness goals.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VP of Special Programs, Managing Director of Special Education, and other organizational leaders — shaping vision, strategy, and alignment across departments
Directly manage and coach the National Special Education Coach overseeing RISE and 18+ programs; develop regional special programs directors and coaches through modeling, feedback, and professional development
Lead the curriculum design, development, and implementation of RISE and 18+ programs to build TEKS-aligned instruction focused on foundational academics, independent living, and post-secondary readiness
Create and maintain systems of accountability for intensive support programs (transition, vocational, and post-secondary), ensuring alignment to IDEA’s instructional model and consistent quality across regions
Prepare and contribute to reports, proposals, and presentations on Special Education outcomes and initiatives to inform leadership and guide continuous improvement
Build partnerships with post-secondary and vocational organizations to expand transition pathways and real-world opportunities for students with significant disabilities
Collaborate with National Departments to strategize, develop products, create implementation processes, and design trainings for senior leaders, campus leaders, and teachers across the organization
Communicate effectively with internal and external audiences regarding instructional progress, program priorities, resources, and training requirements
Prepare and contribute to reports, proposals, briefings, and responses related to Special Education functional or organizational data
Content coach and develop Regional Special Programs directors and coaches of high priority, ensuring alignment with the on-model Special Education instructional curriculum, strategies, and procedures
Coordinate and interact with leaders within the VP of Special Programs’ management line — including Managing Directors/Directors and compliance roles — serving as a trusted advisor and sounding board
Serve as a liaison between national support personnel and regional special programs staff to ensure consistent implementation of IDEA’s instructional model
Support professional development through coaching cycles and training sessions aligned with IDEA’s coaching model.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives that enhance special education transition, 18+ programming, and K–12 intensive support systems.