Regional Coordinator - Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD

Regional Coordinator - Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

Region 4 Education Service Center REGION 4 ESC - HOUSTON, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5853784
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Classification: Admin/Prof

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Job Grade: 5
Department: Special Education

Reports To: Assistant Director

Job Goal:

Provide professional development and services, develop program-specific resources, and participate in special project activities to support the implementation of the Region 4 Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) in its member districts and charters, fulfilling the ESC’s core purpose and strategic goals.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certification/Licensure

• Texas Educator Certificate in Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  
  Education:
  
  EC-12
• Texas Educator Certificate, Elementary or Secondary Generalist or Secondary Content Area

Experience

• Three years of district and/or campus level leadership experience related to programming for students who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Five years of experience working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing and/or Deaf Blind
• Experience leading and participating on collaborative teams
• Experience developing resources (i.e., guidelines, online training, tools) to support assessment professionals and/or teachers
• Experience coaching school staff to support best practices in deaf education in the classroom
• Experience developing and presenting professional development for adult learners in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, blended learning, coaching and mentoring models, etc.)

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Broad-based knowledge in rules and regulations related to special education
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mid-management, Supervisory Certificate or equivalent
• ESL Certification
• Master’s degree

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide professional development, coaching, and mentoring for Region 4 RDSPD instructional and related services staff on topics including but not limited to:
• Communication modes including listening and spoken language, manual communication, and augmentative and alternative communication
• Auditory training for students with auditory access
• Effective instructional strategies to promote literacy and language development
• Effective evaluation and instructional practices for students who are deaf with significant additional needs, including Deaf Blindness
• Best practices for supporting families and children, ages birth to three years old
• Effective inclusive practices such as, but not limited to, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), service delivery models, small group instruction, specially-designed instruction, progress- monitoring, early childhood special education, and effective master scheduling practices as it relates to students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Deaf Blind
• Implementing the state assessment process for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and Deaf Blind.
• Provide technical assistance and customized services for Region 4 RDSPD member and non-member districts and charter schools.
• Develop Region 4 RDSPD program-specific resources to support instruction and programming.
• Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development and services in the area(s) of responsibility.
• Assist with planning and implementation of ongoing needs assessment and services for Region 4 RDSPD member and non-member districts and charter schools.
• Participate in developing communication networks between Region 4 RDSPD member and non-member districts and charter schools.
• Assist in the management of the Region 4 RDSPD inventory.
• Engage in professional development to maintain knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds this position.
• Participate in state level functions related to area(s) of responsibility.
• Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal grant that funds…