504 Coordinator

ESC Region 11•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Lead Teacher provides instructional leadership and direct services to students with disabilities. The position is responsible for leading special education programming, coordinating compliance activities, serving as case manager, and overseeing 504 services. The Lead Teacher facilitates ARD/IEP meetings, writes and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and ensures compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations. This position also supports schoolwide MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) implementation to promote student success. The role is performed under the general supervision of the Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required
Valid Special Education certification required
Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience, with at least three (3) years in Special Education
CPI, Autism, and Behavior Intervention training required (or willingness to complete)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as Lead Teacher and case manager for assigned students and be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of IEPs
Complete and maintain all student records (including IEPs, ARD documentation, ESYP, evaluation reports, progress monitoring, behavior plans, and required compliance documentation)
Plan, lead, and facilitate ARD/IEP meetings, including preparing required documentation and ensuring procedural compliance
Coordinate and manage Section 504 processes, including referrals, evaluations, accommodation plans, annual reviews, and parent communication
Ensure compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations, including timelines, documentation, and procedural safeguards
Actively participate in and support the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process by assisting with data-based decision making, tiered interventions, and progress monitoring
Provide leadership, coaching, and support to general and special education staff regarding accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s medical, physical, emotional, behavioral, and communication needs
Provide necessary information to general education teachers regarding student disabilities, medical concerns, accommodations, and equipment
Maintain collaborative relationships with general education staff and supervise and guide paraprofessional duties and instructional support staff
Maintain a safe, structured, and organized learning environment; inventory and maintain instructional materials and adaptive equipment
Provide training, orientation, scheduling, and supervision for instructional aides
Assist students with physical needs, including transferring, positioning, feeding, toileting, hygiene, and mobility as required
Manage student behavior, including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; maintain emotional control in stressful situations
Provide direct specialized instruction individually, in small groups, or through co-teaching and inclusion models; may teach resource or self-contained classes as assigned
Supervise students throughout the school day, including classrooms, hallways, lunchroom, transportation for field trips, and outdoor areas
Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt curriculum, implement accommodations and modifications, and monitor student progress
Confer with families, teachers, administrators, counselors, related service providers, and outside agencies to support student educational, social, and behavioral needs
Ensure implementation of inclusive practices within special education programming
Teach and support development of student self-advocacy, independence, and functional life skills
Attend and participate in ARDs, staff development, faculty meetings, professional learning communities, and required professional development activities