Primary Purpose:

The job of Special Education Coordinator is for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures and/or regulations; and addressing other duties and processes required to maintain the districts’ program of services. Responsibilities include managing the district’s special education programs and services; recommending policies; acting as a liaison with other district staff, serving as a resource of information regarding special education programs and services; and ensuring that procedures are appropriate in relation to policies required by state and federal regulatory requirements. This person is also responsible for ensuring that students are receiving FAPE in the least restrictive environment. Significant time is required for analyzing data, updating programs, analyzing program use, monitoring programs/services, responding to others and consulting with program personnel.

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree in Education with Special Education endorsement or related field from an accredited  College or University

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in a core subject area or generalist

and/or Valid TBHEC LSSP license

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of Special Education Law and IDEA

Knowledge of the ARD process and ARD paperwork

Required Experience:

Minimum of three to five years’ experience with public school special education as a teacher, LSSP, or educational diagnostician

Minimum of three years special education teaching or related experience

Knowledge of Special Education Law and IDEA

Knowledge of the ARD process and ARD paperwork

Preferred experience:

Bilingual

Experience with secondary schools and students

Administrator Certification

Previous central office experience

Previous experience in a fast growth district