Special Education Budget & Vendor Operations Coordinator

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Coordinator II for Special Education Budget Operations (226 Days) to manage budget processes, vendor relations, and contract activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with education laws, and collaboration with campus staff and external agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong data skills, and effective communication to support district-wide budgeting and staffing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, Master’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in utilizing the district software and technology to create documents, analyze data, and write reports from the data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to details required to meet the goals of the position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, work ethic, and a collaborative work style.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws as it pertains to budget and staffing

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent communication with contracted vendors through regularly scheduled meetings to discuss activity of new contractors, tracking work of contractors, and processing of timecards and invoices for payment.
• Serve as the point of contact for contracted vendors regarding concerns with billing or onboarding.
• Monitor request for assistance through the district’s communication platform and forward inquiries to the appropriate personnel.
• Assist in staffing for department and district and keep accurate records and documentation at all times.
• Assist in contract development and processing to completion of an executed agreement.
• Assist in budget development for the department.
• Assist in department projects as directed.
• Comply with all state and federal rules, laws, policies, and guidelines related to special education as it pertains to budget and staffing.
• Establish collaborative relationships with campus staff, administrators, parents, and external agencies.
• Maintain professional competency by keeping abreast of current trends in special education laws, ethics, computer literacy, and technology resources.
• Engage in professional behaviors that reflect integrity, accountability, and moral standards.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

District software

Job description

Dallas Independent School District is seeking a Coordinator II for Special Education Budget Operations (226 Days) to manage budget processes, vendor relations, and contract activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with education laws, and collaboration with campus staff and external agencies.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong data skills, and effective communication to support district-wide budgeting and staffing initiatives.