Coordinator of Special Services

Splendora-Independent-School-District; Splendora (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Free urgent care

Job summary

Splendora Independent School District is seeking a Coordinator of Special Services to provide leadership and coordination to ensure high-quality programming, compliance with state and federal regulations, and improved outcomes for students with disabilities. The role requires a Master's degree in Special Education or related field and Texas cert/licensure; administrative certification is preferred.

The position involves collaboration across departments, data-driven decision making, and staff

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field is required.
• Valid Texas certification/licensure in special education is required.
• Administrative or supervisory certification preferred.
• Experience in special education leadership, compliance, and program coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Texas Education Agency requirements, IDEA, and district policies.
• Coordinate homebound, CEHI/PRS, private school, and homeschool services, including staffing and procedures and proportionate share.
• Manage SHARS (Medicaid) program implementation, training, and reporting.
• Collaborate with departments, including Nursing, Nutrition, Technology, Transportation, and Accountability.
• Development of and monitoring transition services and reporting.
• Provide information to the Special Education Director and execute directives.
• Assist campuses in instructional programming development, maintenance, and fidelity of service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Staff development

ARD committees

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Texas certification/licensure in Special Education

Administrative or supervisory certification preferred

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Splendora Independent School District

Job Title: Coordinator of Special Services

Exemption Status: Exempt

Department: Special Education

Primary Purpose

The Coordinator of Special Services provides leadership and coordination to ensure high-quality programming, compliance with state and federal regulations, and improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education field (diagnostician, school psychologist, speech language pathologist, transition) or related field


• Valid Texas certification/licensure in a special education related field


• Administrative or supervisory certification preferred


• Experience in special education leadership, compliance, and program coordination

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of special education law, compliance, and special education programing.


• Experience with SHARS/Medicaid billing and PEIMS reporting


• Ability to lead teams, analyze data, and manage complex programs


• Strong written and verbal communication


• Experience and ability to work with district departments and campuses to meet district goals.


• Ability to develop and present information to district and special education staff through web based platforms such as Google Slides, Canva, and district website.


• Ability to provide constructive feedback to teachers and other staff AFTER gathering relevant information from discussion, observation, and data gathering.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Texas Education Agency requirements, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and district policies


• Coordinate homebound, CEHI/PRS, private school, and homeschool services, including staffing and procedures and proportionate share.


• Manage SHARS (Medicaid) program implementation, training, and reporting


• Collaborate with departments, including Nursing, Nutrition, Technology, Transportation, and Accountability


• Development of and monitoring transition services and reporting.


• Provide information frequently to the Special Education Director and execute directives.


• Assist campuses in instructional programming development, maintenance, and fidelity of service delivery.

Leadership & Supervision

• Assist in development and coordination of professional development across the district


• Assist campuses in scheduling, staffing, problem solving regarding special education


• Coordinate, supervise, and support related services


• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and professional development


• Serve as a resource to campus administrators and ARD committees


• Serve as community services liaison: CRCG, Day schools, TSBVI, RDSPD


• Assist in community outreach for Child Find and Parent Liaison.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Other Information

The District contributes$330 monthlytoward the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 more than the state-required amount of $225/month. All employees in this position receive free treatment at any Next Level Urgent Care.

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