Special Education Program Lead & Coach

Comal Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal Independent School District is seeking a leader to manage and continuously improve district Special Education programs across settings. You will collaborate with staff and outside personnel to develop, implement, and evaluate research-based interventions for students with disabilities.

The role requires a valid Special Education teaching certificate and a master’s degree is preferred, with at least three years of teaching experience in SPED.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge of special education programs, regulations, and specific areas of disability.
• Knowledge/familiarization with Assistive Technology devices, services, regulations and procedures relating to IDEA/Federal/State mandates.
• Ability to interpret individual assessment data (FIE) with regards to program planning and implementation.
• Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, and program compliance.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data.
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous and systematic procedures for professional growth for classroom teachers through workshops and demonstrations pertinent to methods and materials that will ensure success for students.
• Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instruction.
• Recommends adoption and use of varied instructional materials.
• Assists building principals and other administrators and/or supervisors in implementing the Special Education program.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for changes.
• Assists teachers in developing systems of support for Students with Disabilities.
• Works with campus support staff and administrators to facilitate the coordination of programs for students with disabilities.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Special education regulations

Interpreting assessment data

Strong communication

Interagency collaboration

Public relations

Education

Valid Special Education Teaching Certificate

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Comal Independent School District is seeking a leader to manage and continuously improve district Special Education programs across settings. You will collaborate with staff and outside personnel to develop, implement, and evaluate research-based interventions for students with disabilities.

The role requires a valid Special Education teaching certificate and a master’s degree is preferred, with at least three years of teaching experience in SPED.