Coordinator - Specially Designed Instruction
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for:
Houston Independent School District
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Training Instructor / Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Coordinator 2 - Specially Designed Instruction
JOB SUMMARY
The Special Education SDI SPED Academic Coordinator designs professional development and delivers high-quality training, courses, and professional learning systems that support effective instruction for students with disabilities. This role ensures training is aligned with federal, state, and local policies, and that educators have access to timely, research-based strategies and tools. The PD Coordinator collaborates with campus and district staff to build instructional capacity and ensure compliance through structured, engaging professional development.
MAJOR
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and deliver professional learning opportunities for general education and special education staff, administrators, and related service providers, focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies and compliance with IDEA and state requirements.Create online and in-person courses aligned with adult learning principles, integrating district systems (Canvas, Cornerstone, or similar LMS) to ensure tracking and accessibility.Design job-embedded learning tools including micro-courses, self-paced modules, and coaching guides for implementation support.Collaborate with coordinators and instructional leaders to create a yearlong PD calendar, aligned with district priorities, IEP implementation, inclusive practices, and progress monitoring.Develop and maintain training materials, facilitator guides, videos, and resources that support teachers in providing specially designed instruction (SDI), accommodations, and behavior supports.Support new and returning teachers through onboarding sessions, certification training, and ongoing instructional coaching as needed.Collect, monitor, and analyze data on training participation, feedback, and implementation to guide adjustments and report outcomes.Coordinate compliance-based training, including those related to ARD/IEP processes, LRE decision-making, and state assessments.Respond to campus needs by designing targeted PD based on walkthrough trends, SPED folder reviews, or academic data.Collaborate with state/regional partners, curriculum departments, and HR to ensure certification of pathways, resources, and training align with evolving instructional demands.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Develop and deliver professional learning opportunities for general education and special education staff, administrators, and related service providers, focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies and compliance with IDEA and state requirements.Create online and in-person courses aligned with adult learning principles, integrating district systems (Canvas, Cornerstone, or similar LMS) to ensure tracking and accessibility.EDUCATION
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3–5 years of teaching experience in general or special education.
- Experience in coaching, training, or developing curriculum (required).
- Leadership or district-level instructional design experience (preferred).
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
- Valid Texas teacher certification (Special Education certification preferred).
- Communication skills: ability to manage meeting facilitation and communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
- Technology:
Microsoft Outlook; standard office equipment. - Bilingual skills: preferred – Spanish.
- Knowledgeable of federal, state, local laws, and regulations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to function in a team environment.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic oversight for implementation of dyslexia state compliance, provides project management or team leadership to a group of employees. Leadership and supervision involve monitoring work and providing guidance on problem‑solving and implementation issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.
WORK COMPLEXITY / INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is substantially complex, varied, and regular, requires selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent.…
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