Coordinator II, Specialized Programs (226 Days)

Description

SUMMARY: To provide quality, efficient IEP implementation support to campuses serving students with disabilities in compliance with Federal, State and Local guidelines. To support campus teachers and staff by providing insight to research and evidence-based practices for instruction of students with disabilities in specialized classrooms to ensure they fulfill their potential for academic, communicative, cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide general knowledge and guidance in special education laws, policies and procedures to district personnel.
• Provide technical assistance and training to district personnel related to curriculum, instruction, and interventions for students who are in specialized classrooms.
• Assist Special Education Director of Specialized Programs to provide support to all campuses and vertical teams. Serve as a point of contact for Principals, Special Education Campus Leaders, and evaluation staff. Collaborate with all programs and other departments on the implementation of special education initiatives, such as EasyIEP, and/or program changes.
• Assist Special Education Regional Managers in solving logistical and operational issues related to special education service delivery and compliance.
• Monitor the application of Special Education Federal/State regulations and Local Board Policy and provide training and feedback to Special Education staff, school administrators, and other personnel to ensure compliance with mandates guaranteed to students with disabilities.
• Conduct regular campus visits to observe, provide feedback, and make recommendations to staff and administrators to improve the implementation of students' Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and services.
• Work collaboratively with Special Education Region Specialists to monitor, train, and provide continuous support to teachers and teacher assistants to enhance programs, services, and supports for students by reviewing, analyzing, and providing effective feedback on their work in the learning environment.
• Recommends, monitors, and supports instructional and behavioral strategies in the learning environment. Provides support to teachers and school administrators in the effective implementation and monitoring of high-quality instructional programs.
• Attend critical ARD committee meetings, as directed, regarding any significant problems with ARD Committee procedures.
• Assist the Specialized Programs Director and Critical Case Coordinator in those activities related to preparing for, or participating in, Texas Education Agency complaint resolutions mandated resolution sessions, formal mediations, and/or due process hearings.Assist Specialized Programs Director in determining appropriate campus based special education personnel allocations as assigned.
• Respond to campus requests for assistance and assist campuses in resolving special education-related issues and concerns at level 2 and above.
• All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required.
• Master's Degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements for subject and subject level assigned preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful special education teaching in a public or private school setting required.
• Skilled in working successfully with other professionals and evaluation staff.
• Ability to work effectively with community organizations, schools, residential facilities, governmental agencies, parents, students, and others in a pluralistic setting.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite, and Outlook email.