Executive Director, Special Education Services

Executive Director, Special Education Services

McAllen Independent School District Dept of Special Education - McAllen, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in McAllen Independent School District

Job : 5888889

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

To lead, direct, and plan for instructional and curriculum services to meet the needs of schools, staff, and special education students; collaboratively work to provide an aligned guaranteed and viable curriculum in the K-12 system; work with appropriate staff and develop, maintain, and revise curriculum based on systematic review and analysis of research, data, and feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree, required

Texas Mid-Management, Principal’s Certificate, or Supervisor Certificate, required

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of federal and state special education law

Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students

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

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, preferred

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience as a classroom teacher in special education or in special education related services, required

Three (3) years of experience as an administrator, required

Days:226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $452.44

Maximum: $631.26

Note:Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Regional School for the Deaf curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs.
• Oversee the administration of the Regional School for the Deaf program in compliance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the New Supported Transition & Road to Independence:
  Development & Employment for all Students (STRIDES) 18+ program.
• Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process district wide. Participate in committee meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately and development of individual education plans for students are consistent with district procedures. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis.
• Oversee attorney due process hearings, TEA complaints, or parent concerns with the ARD process district wide.
• Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplish educational goals are available. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.
• Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness. Make changes when warranted.
• Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
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