Special Education Coordinator

0200 Great Hearts Texas Recruiting; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies in Live Oak, TX is seeking a Special Education Coordinator to lead the SPED department on campus. The role focuses on guiding IEP development, supporting SPED teachers, ensuring compliance, and coordinating data-driven decision making for students with disabilities.

As a campus leader, you will supervise caseload distribution, oversee IEP meetings, and partner with the headmaster to align SPED services with our classical liberal arts approach, while modeling core virtues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Valid TX Special Education Certification and Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served.

Responsibilities

• Oversees caseload distribution discussions and final assignment decisions.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and executes annual IEP meetings for students on caseload.
• Conducts classroom observations and collects data for SST referrals.
• Partners with the headmaster to communicate SPED roles and provide feedback to SPED Teachers.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Emotional intelligence

Communication

IEP process knowledge

SIS/IEP software

MS Office/Google

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Student Information Systems

IEP writing programs

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Coordinator Location: Great Hearts Live Oak Upper School (7653 N Loop 1604 E, Live Oak, TX 78133) FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

Position Summary: The SPED Coordinator is a leadership role on campus and is the 'Team Lead’ of the Special Education Dept. While their supervisory role does not replace the supervision from the headmaster, their role does extend leadership in the specific areas where they have experience and expertise, namely: supporting SPED Teachers in the preparation for and execution of IEP meetings, guiding the development of teachers, teachers in residence and SPED TAs, compliance in terms of IEP paperwork, and the first level of advisement in challenging situations with students or parents. They also represent the final decision at the SPED departmental level in terms of organizational logistics and strategy First and foremost, the SPED Coordinator must model the core virtues of the academy and pursue a deeper understanding of what it means to provide a classical, liberal arts education. They also lead the Special Student Services's team's pursuit towards our north star: in our daily work with people, we earn and maintain faith and confidence in our good will, judgment, knowledge, and skill.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the caseload distribution discussions, including final decision regarding assignment of students to the individual SPED Teachers’ caseloads
• Ensures transfer procedure on all incoming students is complete
• Coordinates, facilitates, and executes initial and triennial Review of Existing Data and Review of Additional Data meetings, including
• Conducting classroom observations
• Gathering data on students referred by student study team (SST)
• Facilitating transition of parent relationships to assigned ESSCs from initial evaluation to IEP development in the event that students qualify for special education services
• Coordinates, facilitates, and executes annual IEP meetings for students on their caseload
• Observes the general education teachers' consistent implementation of student IEPs on their caseload
• Manages related service provider relationships for students on their caseload
• Provides orientation to each service provider to our educational philosophy, school model, campus layout, etc.
• Coordinates with related service providers and school psychologist regarding evaluations, meetings, and services
• Reviews, codes, and signs invoices, then submits them for HM approval
• Follows up with service providers to generate IEP progress reports
• Serves as the academy lead of the ESS team, providing support to team members for the effective completion of individual and shared responsibilities
• Assists the Phoenix Home Office in training the ESSCs on the pedagogy of special education work within Great Hearts
• Partners with the headmaster to communicate the specifics of the SPED Coordinator and SPED Teacher roles to the community before the start of the year and revisit as necessary
• Attends initial IEP meetings led by SPED Teachers s to guide the relational hand-off from SPED Coordinator to Teacher and provide feedback to Teachers s on their execution
• Reviews IEPs and Evaluation reports written by the SPED Teachers for accuracy (1 file per semester)
• Models and provides guidance to SPED Teachers on partnering with general education teachers
• Partners with the headmaster to provide written and oral evaluations to the SPED Teachers
• Updates program information in the school information system (SIS) for students receiving special education as students enter, change eligibility categories or exit
• Leads the Special Student Services team to complete all EOY responsibilities to prepare for the proper rollover to the next year

Required/Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred

Required/Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a special education coordinator
• Experience as special education coordinator in Great Hearts school preferred
• Experience with special education evaluation process preferrence

Required Certifications:

• Valid TX Special Education Certification and Generalist or Core Academic Subject Area relevant to grades served

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of special education process, including state and federal timelines and compliance requirements
• Leadership, coaching, and mentoring skill/experience
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Humility and skill with collaboration between multiple teams
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Experience and speed with multiple platforms and computer programs (Student Information Systems, IEP writing programs, MS Office Suite, Google)

Physical Functions:

• Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately

US work authorization isrequired.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our purpose is to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Great Hearts Academies leads the way in classical, liberal arts education.

We are a growing network of charter schools and private Christian schools, expanding in existing and new regions across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.

Whether you are seeking teaching, leadership, or campus support opportunities, we have established a mission-driven culture and emphasis on learning and growing, professionally and personally.

At Great Hearts, we provide a calling to shape the future through an education that fosters human flourishing and academic excellence.

We celebrate diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds—inside and outside education—who bring unique perspectives and ideas to enrich our community.

Through meaningful conversations and collaboration, we foster a strong, supportive cohort of educators.

At Great Hearts, your passion and expertise will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Learn how you can grow both in mind and heart as an employee of Great Hearts.