Campus SPED Coordinator

International Leadership of Texas; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational leadership organization in Texas is seeking a passionate Special Education Teacher to lead and coordinate services for students receiving Special Education. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree and valid Texas Teacher Certifications. Responsibilities include collaborating with parents, developing IEPs, and creating an engaging classroom environment. This full-time position offers a salary range of $73,000 - $79,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Five years of teaching experience in Special Education.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in one of the following: Elementary or Middle School Generalist OR Core Subjects EC-6.
• Master’s degree in Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs.
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning.

Skills

Knowledge of current trends in special education

Experience in coordination and development of Special Education Department activities

Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting facilitation

Expert knowledge of special needs of students

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education

Tools

Personal computer and peripherals

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $73,000.00/yr - $79,000.00/yr

This range is provided by International Leadership of Texas. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Notes: This is for the 2025 - 2026 School Year.

Primary Purpose

• Demonstrate professional leadership and communication both within Campus Special Education department and outside of the department.
• Act as the point person to coordinate campus Special Education services.
• Assist all teachers assigned to campus in performing their teaching and related duties regarding students that receive Special Education services.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Master’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university preferred
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education required
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification in one of the following required: Elementary or Middle School Generalist OR Core Subjects EC-6 OR Core Subjects 4–8 OR Other valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for the grade levels K-8

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of current trends in special education
• Experience in coordination and development of Special Education Department activities
• Knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school charter
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting facilitation
• Expert knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Expert knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal-setting process and implementation
• Expert Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs

Experience:

• Five years of teaching experience in Special Education
• Department Head or other leadership experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
2. Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
3. Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
4. Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
5. Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
6. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
7. Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
8. Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
9. Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
10. Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
11. Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
12. Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
13. Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
14. Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
15. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
16. Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
17. Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Education Administration Programs