Special Education Program Director

Northwest Independent School District; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead and coordinate K-12 SPED programs. The role reports to the Director of Special Education Instruction and Related Services and requires instructional leadership, data interpretation, and collaboration with administrators.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, delivering staff trainings, coordinating ARD processes, and ensuring compliance with IEPS and BIPS.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred and Texas teaching certificate required or anticipated.
• Experience evaluating instructional programs and ARD processes.
• Ability to train adults and parents on special education processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to administrators and district personnel in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Create, maintain, and develop special education procedures.
• Develop a comprehensive staff development program for SPED processes.
• Deliver staff development to teachers and administrators on SPED updates.
• Coordinate high-quality programs based on research-based instruction.
• Facilitate peer study groups and conduct team meetings/PLCs.
• Mentor and coach classroom teachers and support staff.

Skills

Three years teaching experience

Strong communication

Public speaking

Curriculum design knowledge

Interpret data

IEPS/BIPS/ARD familiarity

Technology experience

Organizational/interpersonal skills

Adult/parent training delivery

Evaluate instructional programs

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Northwest Independent School District in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead and coordinate K-12 SPED programs. The role reports to the Director of Special Education Instruction and Related Services and requires instructional leadership, data interpretation, and collaboration with administrators.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, delivering staff trainings, coordinating ARD processes, and ensuring compliance with IEPS and BIPS.