Special Education Coordinator

*** GRANBURY ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISDwill not accept references from friends or family members.***

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Assist in directing the district’s special education programs to ensure provision of services

for special education students. Monitor delivery of individualized education plans to meet the needs of identified students and ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master’s degree

Appropriate administrative Texas Certificate

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students

Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Ability to coordinate district professional development

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five years teaching experience in special education

Three years special education administrative or supervisory experience

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Monitor special education teachers and paraprofessionals to ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis, and that the findings are used to make special education programs more effective
• Ensure that special education support staff implements program improvement efforts that are consistent with federal and state law
• Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers to pilot such efforts when appropriate
• Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs
• Encourage and support the development and implementation of effective instructional programs to achieve identified needs
• Ensure that staff development is consistent with special education program needs

Policy, Reports, and Law