Education and Special Services Coordinator

HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Department of Education Head Start – Central Office in Houston seeks an Education and Special Services Coordinator to develop, implement, monitor, and coordinate Education, Disabilities and Mental Health Services. You will train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals within Head Start and Early Head Start services.

The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, development of procedures for education and disabilities components, and ongoing CLASS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, special education or related field.
• 3+ years experience providing a full range of services to preschool children and their families, incl. children with disabilities or behavior concerns.
• Head Start experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start and Early Head Start services.
• Develop a written plan and procedures for implementing the disabilities, and education and mental wellness components of the program.
• Ensure the implementation of disabilities services that provide inclusive experiences and services to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
• Ensure timely referral for disabilities or mental health services to meet the needs of children with disabilities or behavioral concerns and their families.
• Support teaching staff in the implementation of effective teaching practices through training, mentoring, and monitoring of classroom instruction.
• Implement CLASS observations and a plan to provide feedback to teaching staff to support improved practice.
• Regularly review and analyze program reports to monitor compliance, measure student progress and adjust instructional practice.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Access

Job description

Education and Special Services Coordinator

Harris County Department of Education HEAD START - CENTRAL OFFI - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Education and Special Services Coordinator

Harris County Department of Education HEAD START - CENTRAL OFFI - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Details

Job ID: 5923878
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

To develop, implement, monitor and coordinate the Education, Disabilities and Mental Health Services areas in accordance with all applicable guidelines and to train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in or relating to early childhood education, special education or a related field

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to work cohesively on an interdisciplinary team
• Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Access
• Must complete training, obtain certification in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS), and recertify annually
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience providing a full range of services to preschool children and their families, inclusive of children with disabilities or behavior concerns
• Experience working in a Head Start program preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start and Early Head Start services.
• Develop a written plan and procedures for implementing the disabilities, and education and mental wellness components (Education and Special Services) of the program.
• Ensure the implementation of disabilities services that provide a full range of inclusive experiences and services to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
• Ensure the timely referral for disabilities or mental health services to meet the needs of children with disabilities or behavioral concerns and their families.
• Support teaching staff in the implementation of effective teaching practices through training, mentoring, and monitoring of classroom instruction.
• Implement CLASS observations and a plan to provide feedback to teaching staff to support improved practice.
• Regularly review and analyze program reports to monitor compliance, measure student progress and make adjustments to instructional practice.
• Participate in the development of the Ongoing Child Assessment Plan and the analysis of outcome data to adjust practice and school readiness goals.
• Support quarterly meetings of the Education and Special Services Advisory Committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $56,966 to $69,472 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]