Job Description
Position:
Special Education Coordinator-Regional
Department/Campus:
Regional Office
Reports to:
Regional Director of Academics
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Pay Grade:
Band IV
Job Type
Full Time
Work Hours
Normal Work hours (215 days)
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.
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