Assistant Special Education Director - Operations

Young World Physical Education; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Lewisville, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Special Education Director of Operations. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operational functions within special education programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines, and handling data collection and reporting. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in education, a valid Texas Teaching Certificate, and experience in conducting professional development. The starting salary ranges from $70,000 to $82,000 with an expected start date of June 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education; special education preferred.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education.
• Educational Diagnostician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting of PEIMS and other state-required data.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education.
• Supervise Evaluation staff.
• Take an active role in coordinating contracts for special education students.

Skills

Experience in conducting professional development

Strong leadership skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work well with diverse populations

Time management

Ability to use technology

Data processing and analysis

Education

Master’s degree in education; special education preferred

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Educational Diagnostician certification preferred

Job description

Responsive Education Solutions D23 - Home Office(s) - Special Education - Lewisville, Texas

Assistant Special Education Director - Operations

Under the direction of the Directors of Special Education, the Assistant Director of Special Education of Operations is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operational functions of the Special Education programs. The Assistant Director of Special Education of Operations ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education by assisting with the coordination and monitoring and submission of all SPP Indicators, accurate data collection and reporting of PEIMS and other state-required data, and maintaining the Special Education Management System (SEMS) and Special Education website.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education; special education preferred
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Educational Diagnostician certification preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Experience in conducting professional development
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Ability to use technology in an effective manner to facilitate communication and work completion
• Time management and the prioritization of activities
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to process large data sets and perform analysis

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting of PEIMS and other state-required data, and maintain the Special Education Management System (SEMS)
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education by assisting with the coordination and monitoring
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness
• Oversee an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed promptly
• Supervise Evaluation staff
• Take an active role in the coordination of contracts, services, and evaluations for special education students receiving services outside of the district
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature

Job Details

Job ID: 5689610

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary: $70,000 to $82,000 800 – General Fund - Home Office

Equal Opportunity Employer

ResponsiveEd is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, ResponsiveEd prohibits retaliation against any employee who makes a claim alleging to have experienced discrimination, or any employee who, in good faith, makes a report, serves as a witness, or otherwise participates in an investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required