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Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Coordinator

International Leadership of TexasRichmond, TX, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This role is for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Primary Purpose :

  • Demonstrate professional leadership and communication both within Campus Special Education department and outside of the department.
  • Act as the point person to coordinate campus Special Education services
  • Assist all teachers assigned to campus in performing their teaching and related duties regarding students that receive Special Education services.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university required
  • Master's degree in Education from accredited college or university preferred
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education required
  • Valid Texas Teacher Certification in one of the following required :
  • Elementary or Middle School Generalist OR

    Core Subjects EC-6 OR Core Subjects 4–8 OR

    Other valid Texas teaching certificate appropriate for the grade levels K-8

    Special Knowledge / Skills :

  • Knowledge of current trends in special education
  • Experience in coordination and development of Special Education Department activities
  • Knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school charter
  • Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting facilitation
  • Expert knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
  • Expert knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
  • Expert Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Experience :

  • Five years of teaching experience in Special Education
  • Department Head or other leadership experience preferred
  • Major Responsibilities and Duties :

    Instructional Strategies

  • Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
  • Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
  • Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
  • Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
  • Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
  • Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
  • Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
  • Student Growth and Development

  • Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
  • Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
  • Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
  • Classroom Management and Organization

  • Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
  • Other

  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
  • Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  • Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
  • Additional Duties :

  • Any and all other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.
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