Regional Special Education Coordinator-North SST Campuses

School of Science & Technology • Houston, TX

9d • $68,000 - $87,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of administrative or professional experience is preferred.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level