Special Education Program Leader

Spring ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Coordinator in Houston, TX to lead coordination and monitoring of SPED instructional programs. This role reports to the Director for Special Ed Services and Support and emphasizes fidelity, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with parents and staff.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with federal/state policies, develop staff, and support district-wide SPED services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in content and/or related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years job related experience
• Successful Administrative/Leadership experience at the campus or district level

Responsibilities

• Assists campus and district leadership with the interpretation of special education vision, rules, and regulations concerning the educational programming of students receiving special education and related services
• Collaborates with general education curriculum and instruction to ensure that special education supports the overall district instructional program
• Collaborates with special educators to ensure the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs
• Supports instructional staff in the programs serving students with special needs
• Assist with staff appraisals as assigned by the Executive Director or Director
• Monitors special education data and documentation to ensure district compliance with state and federal guidelines regarding the services for students with disabilities
• Maintains documentation required for State Performance Plan indicators, District Improvement Plans and Corrective Action Plans
• Maintains data on student progress
• Collaborates with related services staff to ensure IEP programming is designed and implemented
• Monitors implementation of IEP programing and provides regular reports on status
• Collaborates with campus administrators on issues regarding programming, implementation and compliance related to serving students eligible for special education supports and services
• Collaborate with Assistant Superintendents on placement and programming for students with special needs.
• Serves as a district liaison with contract agencies
• Provides supportive assistance to personnel in instructional planning and the implementation of the individual education plan
• Assist with developing and conducting professional learning for general education staff, special education staff and paraprofessionals
• Serves as a liaison between campus personnel and the special education department
• Problem solves parental concerns initiated by parents or administrators
• Participates in member of staffing/admission, review and dismissal meetings as deemed necessary by the Special Education Director or Executive Director
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in content and/or related field

Master’s Degree in content and/or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Spring Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Coordinator in Houston, TX to lead coordination and monitoring of SPED instructional programs. This role reports to the Director for Special Ed Services and Support and emphasizes fidelity, data-driven decisions, and collaboration with parents and staff.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with federal/state policies, develop staff, and support district-wide SPED services.