Regional Special Education Coordinator-North SST Campuses

Job Description

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.