Strategic Director, Special Education Programs

Hill 35; New Braunfels, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comal ISD is seeking a Director of Special Education to lead and enhance district-wide programs for students with disabilities. The role requires strategic program development, collaboration with staff and outside agencies, and strong leadership to ensure compliance and ongoing improvement.

The position emphasizes governance, evaluation of program effectiveness, and adaptation to new guidelines, with a focus on ARD oversight and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Valid Texas Special Education teaching certificate and/or related certification/experience.
• Valid Texas Principal or other appropriate certificate/license.
• Valid Special Education certificate and/or related credential/experience.
• Three years of teaching or related experience in Special Education.
• Three years of supervisory or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage district special education programs to meet student and community needs.
• Collaborate with district staff and outside personnel to formulate, develop, implement, and evaluate special education programs based on research, best practice, and current trends in special education.
• Directs and manages special education programs and services to meet students' needs.
• Ensures the use of technology in the teaching-learning process.
• Encourages and supports the development of innovative programs, helping staff to pilot such efforts when appropriate.
• Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs/services to include academics, behavioral, ALT curricula, ECSE, transition, manifestation, etc.
• Plans the necessary time, resources, and materials to support staff in accomplishing educational goals.
• Supervises and monitors the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process district wide.
• Participates in committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students according to district procedures.
• Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of Special Education programs.
• Ensures that curriculum renewals are continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Recommends sound policies to improve the program.
• Directs and implements the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in special education.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
• Collaborates with administration in the resolution of parent concerns and complaints with regards to Special Education programming.
• Prepares, reviews, and revises job descriptions in the special education department.
• Develops training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in the special education area.
• Evaluates job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and makes sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Disseminates information for new developments in Special Education guidelines.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Special Education programs

Program evaluation

Staff development

Policy interpretation

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Texas SPED teaching certificate

Texas Principal certificate

SPED certificate/credential

Job description

Comal ISD is seeking a Director of Special Education to lead and enhance district-wide programs for students with disabilities. The role requires strategic program development, collaboration with staff and outside agencies, and strong leadership to ensure compliance and ongoing improvement.

The position emphasizes governance, evaluation of program effectiveness, and adaptation to new guidelines, with a focus on ARD oversight and community engagement.